Re: Running has taken me from IT girl to IT band victim

guest — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:07:13 GMT

Thanks Ydiez for the Reply.

No, I am not doing both training plans. I tried running 3 years ago, did too much too soon and developed plantar fasciitis. So my motto this time has been SLOW AND EASY! Heck, my average pace is 13:30.

In March I did a running class that took me from zero running to 30 minutes in 12 weeks. After that I switched to a 10k training program until I was 14 weeks out from my 1/2. Then I started the 1/2 program. I boxed, biked, did elliptical, swam and lifted weights sporadically before running and continue with swimming and the elliptical and have added yoga in the last month. I cross train twice a week and run 3 times a week.

I have a lot going against me with no experience, being over 40, and overweight.

I think the most difficult thing is the realization that I will probably not be able to run the whole 13.1 and accepting that a run/walk is not a failure.

Mentally, I understand but emotionally the new reality is one I am fighting.

I want to be told by my body what I want to hear.....and that might not happen:/

Thanks for the advise. 3 half marathons is a wonderful accomplishment! Hope your journey to a marathon is successful!

Running has taken me from IT girl to IT band victim

guest — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:17:37 GMT

Newbie runner here! Started in March. My girlfriends and I have planned to run the Disney Wine and Dine 1/2 in November to help motivate us to keep running. I have been following the Hal Higdon's 10k and 1/2 training plan.

All was good, until my hip and knee started hurting. Went to the ortho and he diagnosed as IT band weakness. Gave me steroid pack 12 weeks out from race and wants me to do islolated leg strengthening, particular the quads, besides all the stretching and yoga that I do.

My question is I am kind of confused about where to start back my training. I took this past week off due to a kidney stone. I have 10 weeks left before race and need to hit it hard but maintain injury free. The week before I ran 3 miles on Tuesday/Thursday and 4 on Sat but I was on steroids:)

Any Advise??

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Re: Running has taken me from IT girl to IT band victim

Running has taken me from IT girl to IT band victim