My half-marathon training group does not officially start for about another two weeks. These last few weeks I’ve been training on my own, slowly increasing my mileage and pace.
Apparently, I’m not increasing slow enough. Not only is my IT band bothering me, but I’m also experiencing shin splints. Ouch.
So I decided to take at least a week off of running for my body to heal. In addition, I will be stretching, strengthening, foam rolling, tennis ball rolling, icing, taking anti-inflamatories and avoiding my high heels like it is nobody’s business. Oh, and I’ll be making a trip to local running stores for some new running shoes.
These babies are close to too much mileage :(
I hate that it has come to this, but I don’t want to make things worse. Of course, this doesn’t mean I will stop working out completely. Never. It’s me we are talking about. I need exercise to keep me sane!
To keep up with my workouts, for at least the next week, bike riding and swimming will be my cardio of choice.
Swimoutlet.com, $42.95 on sale
Like my new swimsuit?! I feel so official!
Honestly, I don’t mind that these two activities will replace cardio. Last Friday I decided to sign up for a triathlon with my friend Raechelle, so I need some work! Haha. BUT I will miss running.
Oh! and there will be lots of Pure Barre, pilates and yoga going on to help strengthen and stretch the surrounding muscles.
… and that’s my plan of attack.
I have been doing so much research into IT band issues and shin splints, and have so much more to share with y’all, but will be spreading it out over two more posts because the amount of information, well, it’s a lot!
Have you ever had an IT band problem?
Shin splints when you run?
Any other running injury?
What do you do to recover from any injury?
Xoxo,
Tags: half marathon training, IT band, new running shoes, running app, running injury, shin splints, triatholn
That is too bad that your IT band is bothering you. Thankfully I have never had any issues. Good idea to take a break and let your body rest, hopefully the pain goes away soon :)
Thank you, mam!
I’m sorry your IT band is giving you problems girl. Having to buy new running shoes often may be the worst part about running so much. Don’t get me wrong, lovee new shoes, but the spending $$$ isn’t so lovely. Glad you are listening to your body girl & taking the week off. Smart :)
I completely agree! Sports are expensive!! haha.
I don’t think I have been running long enough to get an injury, but I have the right shoes and I’ve had my gait analyzed so I am good to go…
YES! The right shoes are so important!
My IT Band started screaming at me after this year’s Rouge Orleans Ultra Relay. It was literally below freezing for the majority of the time we were running (26 hrs) so it was just impossible to stretch or foam roll after each leg of the race. I had RnRNOLA 3 weeks later and my Knee started hurting at 2 miles into the Half. NOT FUN! So as I start training for my second Half, I am trying my best to stretch well, foam roll, and add some yoga into my workouts. Praying it doesn’t flare up again this go around.
Ah I feel your pain! It sounds like you’re doing all the right things to avoid inflammation! Fingers crossed you go injury free!