I'm still trying to run after the marathon on October 6. It is very frustrating. Other than super tired legs and hurt calves from a crappy skydive landing, I have not had a chronic injury due to running, until now. (which I feel so thankful for!)
I zipped into the physical therapist office and talked to them about
what was going on with the outside of my knee, which they determined was
my ITB. It really started hurting the last 3 miles of the marathon and
I haven't been able to run more than 1.5 since then. (walking and
hiking seems fine, so I've been doing that for now)
I decided I
have to be vigilant about stretching and taking care of it if I want to
run at all this winter or be ready for any spring races. See how it is
attached to your hip? It was an eye opener for me to see how I need to
be stretching my hips as well!
First course of action- foam rolling! I've never been coordinated and
am having a hard time rolling from my knee up to my hip. The YouTube
videos make it look so easy!
I bought
the stick this past
summer and have resorted to using it on my ITB. I've been doing a lot of
stretching as well. I hope it has been working cause it has been more
sore since I started this routine.
I am really
trying to enjoy the slower pace of walking. I have to admit, it has been tough.
Anybody besides
Juliann jumping in on the
Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge? It isn't only for people who are already active and fit. Make a plan to end 2013 in a healthy way!!
I am still clumping along with the stress fracture. I have been taking the dog for a slow walk every afternoon. Not far because I am supposed to be 'resting' my foot.
ReplyDeleteI hope all your stretching works out the issue. It has been my experience that some things get worse before they get better. I hope the better is happening soon.
I am very clumsy with my foam roller - best done when no one is watching :)
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