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  • The pain you are describing in your knee/hip flexor sounds like how my ITBS started. Maybe start adding some glute strengthening to your routine to head off any problems? Google clam shells & fire hydrants. Bane of my existence but they got me back on the road!
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom August 2015
  • Goal: 40 miles 8/4 - 3.66 miles. Darn ITB bothered me around 3. I thought I was over this. 8/6 - 4.33 miles. No ITB pain, but slowed WAY down. Cautiously optimistic :) 8/10 - 4.53 miles. No pain again! Still very slow, but slow running is still running :) 8/12 - 3 miles. Taking it easy so I can start adding long runs on…
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom August 2015
  • Goal: 40 miles 8/4 - 3.66 miles. Darn ITB bothered me around 3. I thought I was over this. 8/6 - 4.33 miles. No ITB pain, but slowed WAY down. Cautiously optimistic :) 8/10 - 4.53 miles. No pain again! Still very slow, but slow running is still running :) 8/12 - 3 miles. Taking it easy so I can start adding long runs on…
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom August 2015
  • Goal: 40 miles 8/4 - 3.66 miles. Darn ITB bothered me around 3. I thought I was over this. 8/6 - 4.33 miles. No ITB pain, but slowed WAY down. Cautiously optimistic :) 8/10 - 4.53 miles. No pain again! Still very slow, but slow running is still running :) 8/12 - 3 miles. Taking it easy so I can start adding long runs on…
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom August 2015
  • Goal: 40 miles 8/4 - 3.66 miles. Darn ITB bothered me around 3. I thought I was over this. 8/6 - 4.33 miles. No ITB pain, but slowed WAY down. Cautiously optimistic :) 8/10 - 4.53 miles. No pain again! Still very slow, but slow running is still running :)
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom August 2015
  • Goal: 40 miles 8/4 - 3.66 miles. Darn ITB bothered me around 3. I thought I was over this. 8/6 - 4.33 miles. No ITB pain, but slowed WAY down. Cautiously optimistic :)
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom August 2015
  • Goal: 40 miles 8/4 - 3.66 miles. Darn ITB bothered me around 3. I thought I was over this.
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom August 2015
  • So excited to be back in on this - injuries are healing :) In for 40 miles this month - starting to slowly build back up for an October half.
    in August 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom July 2015
  • Thanks all! You've given me some hope I'll be able to run again! I recently had a setback and am back to about 2.5 miles before the pain makes me stop. My PT has me doing more butt strengthening moves that I'm hopeful will get me back out there. @jmule24 - I'd like to add marathon finisher to my bucket list too! Maybe next…
    in How did your IT Band Syndrome Heal - gradually or immediately? Comment by jtarmom July 2015
  • @melaniecheeks - that's how mine started. I had no idea what it was so I kept running. Good thing you noticed it!
    in How did your IT Band Syndrome Heal - gradually or immediately? Comment by jtarmom July 2015
  • Goal - 45 miles 6/12 - 1 miles 6/13 - 2 miles 6/14 - 2 miles 6/15 - 2 miles 6/17 - 2.6 miles 6/19 - 2.7 miles 6/22 - 3 miles 6/23 - 1 miles (thunderstorm rolled in) 6/25 - 3.2 miles 6/26 - 3.25 miles 6/30 - 3.58 miles Total: 26.33 miles Fell short of my goal of 45 miles, but getting back up there. Will these IT issues EVER…
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • Goal - 45 miles 6/12 - 1 miles 6/13 - 2 miles 6/14 - 2 miles 6/15 - 2 miles 6/17 - 2.6 miles 6/19 - 2.7 miles 6/22 - 3 miles 6/23 - 1 miles (thunderstorm rolled in) 6/25 - 3.2 miles 6/26 - 3.25 miles I tried that compression IT band thing and didn't notice a difference. Still started to hurt a little over 3. I was really…
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • Goal - 45 miles 6/12 - 1 miles 6/13 - 2 miles 6/14 - 2 miles 6/15 - 2 miles 6/17 - 2.6 miles 6/19 - 2.7 miles 6/22 - 3 miles 6/23 - 1 miles (thunderstorm rolled in) 6/25 - 3.2 miles Felt great today - I ran a little extra and then got nervous about the 'too much too soon' with re-injury so I stopped. I'll attempt a little…
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • Goal - 45 miles 6/12 - 1 miles 6/13 - 2 miles 6/14 - 2 miles 6/15 - 2 miles 6/17 - 2.6 miles 6/19 - 2.7 miles 6/22 - 3 miles Total: 15.3 miles Getting back into it - knee is still sore, but seems to be getting pushed out every time I run. Today was just tight when I stopped. I ordered one of those ITB compression bands to…
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • Goal - 45 miles 6/12 - 1 miles 6/13 - 2 miles 6/14 - 2 miles 6/15 - 2 miles 6/17 - 2.6 miles 6/19 - 2.7 miles Total: 12.3 miles
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • Goal - 45 miles 6/12 - 1 miles 6/13 - 2 miles 6/14 - 2 miles 6/15 - 2 miles 6/17 - 2.6 miles Total: 9.6 miles @skippygirlsmom - thanks!
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • Goal - 45 miles ITBS seems to be on the mend, so starting SLOWLY. Not sure I'm going to hit my goal this month. 6/12 - 1 miles 6/13 - 2 miles 6/14 - 2 miles 6/15 - 2 miles Total: 7 miles
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • I got them when I first started running and found that the post exercise nutrition was important. I think I narrowed it down to post workout blood sugar drop + dehydration. If I drink at least 16 oz of water and have some carbs (granola bar or 2-3 oz of juice) and then some protein (protein shake or cottage cheese) I don't…
    in How much water to drink to stop migraines/ EIH? Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • Nice work! That's how I started last year - 26 lbs and a half marathon later I'm still going. Stick with it!
    in Great start to the morning.... Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • I'm in! Optimistically hoping this ITBS clears up soon. Conservative goal of 45 miles this month.
    in June 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom June 2015
  • I built from 5 miles to half marathon in 10 weeks. I followed a training plan with 1 day/week of tempo runs or hills, 1 day per week long run (increasing ~1 mile per week for 2 weeks, then backing off for a week), and 2 shorter runs of 3-4 miles per week. Word of caution not to push yourself too hard - listen to your body…
    in Beginner to half marathon...any advice? Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • How long before running do you eat? I need to eat 1-2 hours before running or else I'll have problems.
    in Eating before run/side stitches Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • @Stoshew71 - those are great! As soon as I am cleared to start strengthening I'm going to work on those. Thanks! @_nikkiwolf_ - My PT gave me the same caution on the foam roller. You are spot on! Good news/Bad news on the IT - saw my PT yesterday and my hip is so swollen at the attachment he said I shouldn't do anything…
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • Thanks @kristinegift , @skippygirlsmom , and @WhatMeRunning - I spoke to friend who is a PT and he said the same thing. Too weak in the abductors/flexors and core. I will start some strengthening exercises and rest until monday and see how things feel on my run Monday morning.
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • 5/1 - 3.4 miles 5/3 - 10.5 miles 5/4 - 3 miles 5/6 - 3.4 miles 5/8 - 3.5 miles 5/10 - 12 miles 5/11 - 4 miles 5/13 - 3.5 miles 5/15 - 4 miles 5/17 - 7 miles 5/18 - 3.6 miles 5/20 - 3 miles 5/23 - 2 miles 5/24 - 13.1 miles 2:19.22 5/28 - 1 mile Tried a slow run today, but my IT band started hurting ~1 mile in. Anyone know…
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • 5/1 - 3.4 miles 5/3 - 10.5 miles 5/4 - 3 miles 5/6 - 3.4 miles 5/8 - 3.5 miles 5/10 - 12 miles 5/11 - 4 miles 5/13 - 3.5 miles 5/15 - 4 miles 5/17 - 7 miles 5/18 - 3.6 miles 5/20 - 3 miles 5/23 - 2 miles 5/24 - 13.1 miles 2:19.22 Had a goal of not puking or passing out for my first half - had a great run, great time,…
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • 5/1 - 3.4 miles 5/3 - 10.5 miles 5/4 - 3 miles 5/6 - 3.4 miles 5/8 - 3.5 miles 5/10 - 12 miles 5/11 - 4 miles 5/13 - 3.5 miles 5/15 - 4 miles 5/17 - 7 miles 5/18 - 3.6 miles 5/20 - 3 miles 5/23 - 2 miles Buffalo 1/2 marathon tomorrow!! So excited/nervous - I can't wait (but I feel like I could use another week or ten of…
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • 5/1 - 3.4 miles 5/3 - 10.5 miles 5/4 - 3 miles 5/6 - 3.4 miles 5/8 - 3.5 miles 5/10 - 12 miles 5/11 - 4 miles 5/13 - 3.5 miles 5/15 - 4 miles 5/17 - 7 miles 5/18 - 3.6 miles I think I miscounted when I putting miles into my ticker...should be only 57.9 miles. whoops. In the taper for my first half on sunday!!
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • 5/1 - 3.4 miles 5/3 - 10.5 miles 5/4 - 3 miles 5/6 - 3.4 miles 5/8 - 3.5 miles 5/10 - 12 miles 5/11 - 4 miles 5/13 - 3.5 miles 5/15 - 4 miles 5/17 - 7 miles 5/18 - 3.6 miles I think I miscounted when I putting miles into my ticker...should be only 57.9 miles. whoops. In the taper for my first half on sunday!!
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
  • 5/1 - 3.4 miles 5/3 - 10.5 miles 5/4 - 3 miles 5/6 - 3.4 miles 5/8 - 3.5 miles 5/10 - 12 miles 5/11 - 4 miles 5/13 - 3.5 miles 5/15 - 4 miles
    in May 2015 Running Challenge Comment by jtarmom May 2015
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