Every running community needs some advice on ITB issues. What’s yours? (Since I need some with the Gold Coast Marathon in 3 weeks)
So… an update … I backed way off training and did no running the week before the race. I finished the marathon with a PB and the knee felt ok for most of it. But could barely walk for 2 days after because of the itb. I tried an easy run 4 days after, but it was too painful. It’s now 9 days after and I’ll try again this afternoon for another easy run
congrats for your PB 🤗
on the ITB issue
I solved my problems about 10 years ago:
- moved to minimalist shoes (barefoot running eventually) that promoted a better running form and be more strong and stable.
transition took time and patience, so put ego aside and look at the long term.
In that time ITB stretching with this pose in a relaxed and mantained way helped me a lot to relieve pain and also be preventive
THE FIRST PICTURE WITH HER BACK IN THE GROUND
You know I don’t need much of an excuse to try anything different so I might have to grab a pair of minimalist shoes to try when they’re on sale. Not sure I want to pay full price without knowing if I’ll like them. Do you reckon Altra is minimalist enough? What brands do you recommend?
I have been doing similar stretches but I wouldn’t say consistently. I’ll definitely give that one a go.
For me it dissapears in a few weeks if I add some more fast running (1-3 minute intervals) or generally keep a good form. And some gentle tigh stretches every other day. Also, E3 Rehab and Athlean X https://youtu.be/qJ1mrNXXjSo https://youtu.be/1iODncOLJnk
I had ITB issues when I first started running. My right knee would suddenly become painful at about 4k every time. But it was definitely a conditioning thing for me, I carried on running and tried not to overdo it. Eventually it went away and has never returned. Doesn’t really help you though I don’t think.
