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.
