The bummer is I've run one time since Thanksgiving. The reasons are many: less daylight, the baby, increased workload, and early signs of an ITB issue. It's also getting colder, but I'm looking forward to giving the outdoors a go this winter after spending last winter in the sweatbox (gym) on the treadmill (ugh). Plus my gym is so overcrowded with people and equipment that it's a real challenge to find somewhere to stretch. The IT band is something I've dealt with before. What always works for me is (1) cutting back mileage/intensity (2) developing the muscle on the side of my butt with leg lifts while laying on my side.
6 comments:
Hi Sean,
I have exactly the same problem with overcrowding at my gym when it's cold, and no-one wants to venture outside! But I too will try to do some more outdoor sessions this winter!
All the best,
Anderw
Hi Sean! Hope everything is well! Looking forward to your first Christmas with the new baby?! Sub 20 would be incredible, you are on your way!!!!! By the way, we are expecting another baby in June! So, 2 little ones under 3...wish me luck!
Hello Sean,
I just started running in earnest this year and I love it. I am currently dealing with a hip flexor injury but I am definitely hooked. This is a great blog, thank you for sharing your experiences!
I know this was written in Nov and now it's Jan, but thought I'd add this incase the ITB is still an issue. The only thing that worked for me was "the stick" and using a large foam roller or a wine bottle to roll out the area. Was running again in just days. Good luck
I’m glad to hear someone else is using a treadmill. Here in Illinois we are having a very cold snowy spell. My wife and I go to the YMCA, which has quite fancy treadmills. She likes them but I think I miss being outside, well maybe not the sub-zero wind.
David Shaver
www.psrunner.com
Sean how did you get this in here so neatly? Is it a picture? Did you stop linking directly fromt the google spreadsheet?
Al
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