I have had this ongoing problem with IT band pain for several years now. It started several years ago with cycling as pain in my knee and now I am having the problem in my hip while running. When ever it starts bothering me I start stretching it and everything is fine again after a few days. Of course once it gets better I forget about it and stop stretching so the problems comes back. It’s been this crazy cycle that has been going on for about the past four years. You would think that after dealing with this for so long now I would just keep up a stretching program and avoid the problem all together. Maybe I will try that this time…but I wouldn’t count on it.
I did a 3 mile run at lunch today and my hip was killing me, so back to stretching. On the plus side it is a BEAUTIFUL day here. It is in the mid 70′s and not a cloud in the sky. I couldn’t pass up a day like this because of a little hip pain!
Tags: Injury, Marathon, Running, Stretching, Training
No pain, no gain. It hurts every time I go out. Wait until you get to be my age and we will talk about pain. Seriously, I am very proud of you for taking such good care of your body. Your heart and lungs will thank you.
Hmmm….I remember a conversation that took place a few months ago where I was trying to convince you of the benefits of stretching. Since I will be the chair of Health and Wellness next year, perhaps I could get a daily stretch break implemented.
What age would that be mom? I didn’t think they had numbers that high.
Tamara: Don’t think this means I will start a stretching program. I am going to do just enough to fix my problem. Other than that I am still boycotting stretching. I think that stretch break should be stretching after we wake up from a nap. Do you think you could get that implemented?