Thanks Koffee. So glad there is someone else out there that has had trouble with this. Well, not glad for the malady, but glad I'm not alone!
Anyhow: I have seen a massage therapist which helped immensely. I hurt like the devil during the massage, but the relief has lasted weeks. I do however need to stretch more and even still not sure if I am doing all I can. I think stretching AND massage therapy may just do the trick in the long run.
I've picked up my training lately for a century and so far, knock on wood, the muscle has not gotten any worse.
Sarah