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Half Marathon Training Question
I've been training for my second half marathon that is on 10/25. Battled some ITBS issues earlier this year, I think they are behind me. For my long runs I ran 11 miles 2 weeks ago, 6 this past weekend (planned low mileage week), and now my knee has been hurting. It's different than my ITBS pain, so I'm heading to the PT…
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How did your IT Band Syndrome Heal - gradually or immediately?
I've been battling IT band syndrome since my half marathon at the end of May. I'm working with a PT who has me strengthening my glutes, hips, and core. Every time I run now, I can run a little further before the ice pick in the side of the knee stops me - I'm up to 3.58 miles at a time now. Truthfully, my knee was starting…
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What do you do when your feet just don't want to move any more?
On my 12 mile training run Sunday for my first half, I hit the wall around 10.5 miles. It was hot, I was feeling prickly and fuzzy headed, so I stopped a walked for about a 1/4 mile in the shade, had some gatorade, and finished the run by sheer will. My legs didn't want to move, I felt awful. Now, with my first HM in two…
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Beginner weight training routine when short on time?
Hi everyone - I'm ready to start incorporating weight lifting to my routine, but I'm really limited on time. Between working full time and 3 little kids, I can only go to the gym on my lunch break twice a week. By the time I get there and get changed, I'll have about 20 minutes. I might be able to squeak out a visit on the…
