I’m officially out of the funk that I was in last week. I was disappointed that my training was being derailed by a sore knee caused by the IT Band. Just resting wasn’t really cutting it. I think I’ve found the answer . . . stretching!
I know, I know, obvious. DH kept giving me crap. “You went from couch to marathon in one year and never stretch, what did you think was going to happen?” So last week Tuesday I got up a little early and did Flexible Warrior Yoga for triathletes.
Then, Tuesday evening, I had a one hour massage. It was heavenly! Even better, it was a Christmas gift from DH. It was so relaxing, it was awesome. And I felt the tension in my back just melt away.
On Wednesday after work I decided to run the track because my knee was feeling better. Unfortunately after a couple of miles it started hurting again. Not too bad though.
Then on Thursday I went to a Good Form Running clinic. I learned that I really need to stabilize my core by doing yoga. I also talked to the instructor about my ITB issues and she gave me a handout on the MYRTL routine and showed me how to properly roll my leg muscles and use the stick on my knee.
Friday I was able to do 7 miles with little pain! Yay! I followed that with the MYRTL routine and yoga. It’s crazy to think that all of this could probably have been avoided if I had been stretching and doing strength work all along.
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Your challenge for today is to get a good stretch on! Whether you dig out a yoga video or simply take a deep breath and reach for the sky then reach for your toes. Just taking a deep breath will help #AddJoy!
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Awww, how sweet your kitty joins you and doesn’t insist on doing yoga ON you 🙂
I’ve had ITB issues in the past, and they’re such a pain – I hope yours keeps cooperating so you can keep running!
Thank you, me too!
I’m glad you’ve found something that works. I’ve had it a few times over the years but it typically doesn’t last very long. This last bout was the longest but I chalk that up to running a marathon after being sidelined with a foot fracture. I have definitely incorporated hip exercises into my routine, many of the same ones in the MYRTL video. I hope you continue to see improvement and can get back to your training. Thanks for linking with us Wendy.
Glad you are working it out!! I have been though my share of aches and pains, and stretching ( I hold everything about 2 minutes) after a work out makes a huge difference for me.
I need to try an actual Yoga session one of these days.
I wish I could afford a massage weekly, so relaxing!
Ok so I’ve always known stretching is important but WOW! I had NO IDEA!!! And P.S. A massage sounds heavenly!
Awww, that kitty! <3
I really need to start stretching too–I never do it, and that's really gotta change. x_x I started taking weekly yoga classes though, so it's a start!?
Hi from the blog hop! I am adding so much more yoga into my routine to keep my ITBS away. I’ve slowly added it over time, and now will probably start doing it every day. There are so many great, short routines online and I absolutely have 15-20 minutes each day to stretch.
Yes, I love that even a few minutes a day can help so much!
I love the photo of your kitty assistant 🙂 One of my cats knocked a chair over on me while I was doing yoga so I think your cat wins. I can’t believe you went from couch to marathon in a year, very impressive!
Oh no, my cat just knocks over glasses.
Challenge accepted, I so need a good stretch! My trainer worked my tush pretty good on Monday and I’m still feeling the effects. Thanks lady for joining us!
It’s hard to believe how much stretching helps!
Those IT bands can be tricky and annoying. lots of stretching and foam rolling needed daily. Hope it ‘s feeling better this week
MUCH better, thanks!
Uuugh that darn itbs!!!
Who knew stretching was so important….right!!!
I am glad you found some relief and solutions.
Keep it up!!