Kaitlin, Thanks for the response,  You have a very good point about using video.  I have not run for over a year now, or worked out with weights for my lower body.  If I simply stand at the kitchen sink leaning slightly forward I have the issue of the muscles tightening up.

As for other areas of tight muscles, I have been stretching my claves, hamstrings and quads for several months with no change.

Thanks again