So, this struck my wife about three weeks ago and, irritatingly, just hit me this morning. I had to hobble the downhills on a 5km TT. I'm on my way to Physio this afternoon but the consensus I've received so far, from two excellent physios is: • Reduce my distance but don't stop running or I'll tighten up in other areas and have even more problems • Speedwork is probably better than slow runs right now. It'll use more range in my stride. The suggestion was 200 and 400m intervals but with a walk back to the start rather than a slow jog. • I was told not to foam roll the IT band as it could aggravate it further when it just needs to heal. Rather ice it after runs and then use heat packs later. Plus lots of stretching. • I was also told that it's not going to get worse, there won't be any catastrophic failure, I must just woman up* and endure it until it heals. Why are you waiting until Friday to see the physio? *On that note, my wife ran her 60km a week ago with painful ITB from the very start. She's made of iron.
