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I've still got a few other options - a final interview with another company coming up on Friday and 3 other interviews lined up if these two fail!
It's a real game isn't it....
Good news is that I've currently got time on my hands to (a) run, (b) spend time with my son, (c) chat on the forum.... hee hee!!
Thanks for asking!!
Bella - sorry for hi-jacking your thread.
Not sure if I said anything about my pod - biomechanical gait analysis is an absolute must. Make sure it's a pod who knows about running and make sure they have video/computer kit. My analysis was done on a screen on a frame by frame basis and really showed up how my knee collapsed inwards as it took up the weight on the heelstrike!! Sounds revolting, but, with the aid of exercises (dips for knees and standing on one leg for ankles) the knee is collapsing a lot less than it was!!! It also showed up that I had been running 25 miles a week in the wrong shoes (thanks Sweat Shop)!
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I'm off to see my husbands chiro for a second opinion as my sports therapist said my left leg is shorter but pod has measured it three times. An osteo I saw briefly last week said my pelvis was twisted.
Good news about being able to do 6 miles Bella- hope you get the cause identified soon.
Top tip abouthow to deal with hills - I live in a hilly place but can't actually run very far at the moment without lots of discomfort.
I too live in the Aylesbury area and have recently had ITBS, which I have suffered now for 2 months with. Although the physio has helped with the pain management I still find that I have pain when running after about 3 miles. So I went to see a foot specialist who analysed and videoed my gait and put all my important data into a computer system and came out with the shoe type I required and which body parts needed particular strengthening and more support. I have since been prescribed new orthotics for my trainers to fit my feet and this really has helped. The pain has not gone totally, but it is slowly but surely. The guy is based in Bicester.
BB
How's the knee, I suffered for a few months after my knee went during a marathon but have found this stretch quite good one to try as well.
walt special
I started getting pain about 6 weeks ago bang in the middle of what was perfect training for my 1st half marathon.
after weeks of frustration i booked myself into a physio who advised it was my itb he has given me stretches to do and he has also suggested a deep massage i was considering getting this done 2 days before the race but ive since heard it is extremly sore ?? can anyone advise
I have been back out running and went 10 miles on sunday (i was delighted) i strapped my leg just with some tubi grip and what a difference hardly any pain at all!!!!!!!!!!
PSC - im with you on the hills i love running up them but have taken to walking down them .... people must think we are mad.
any advise on the massage will be greatly appreciated
ITB massages are very deep and yes it hurts but don't let that stop you. Why two days before? I thought that usually the ITB needed a course of deep massages to get it to loosen up.
I'm not running at the moment as running even for short periods really inflames my ITB - have you had your gait analysed by a podiatrist to see if there are any underlying biomechanical causes?
I wouldn't advise running through the pain it eventually gets worse - maybe you shouls consider some cross training.
Good luck with your race - is it soon?
I only got my 1st physio appointment 2 weeks ago so unfortunately its down to lack of time before the race and cash.
Once this race is completed (PMA kicking in there)I will start looking at what is the underlying issue I will def. be taking up your advise and not running through it as I dont want to risk further damage.
sideshow I seem to kick my heal slightly inwards when i run so now i am aware of this i have noticed a difference but like yourself it does take a bit of concentration to keep it up for my whole run.
Do the majority of ITB sufferers get over this or is it usually a recurring problem ???
You've done incredily well with your mileage so I would save yourself for the race on Sunday. Ice any sore bits and keep doing your stretches.
Let us know how you get on.
I went to see a new physio on Tues who after a 2 hour MOT has given me a thorough run-down on my biomechanics. My left leg is slightly shorter than my right, which seems to be the root of it all. I also over-pronate slightly, have high arches and am a classic candidate for ITBS, with high potential for shin splints (which I have suffered in the past). She's given me some orthotics, and plenty of exercises, and has also advised me against running for a month(!!!!) which I am finding hard to deal with. I can swim, cycle and continue yoga though.
So, I am gutted that I have no hope of finishing my 1st marathon (next month in Anglesey)but also relieved to be told my problem is treatable and manageable. I am going to continue seeing a local physio for massage, ultrasound etc, and will see how I get on with my orthotics!
I'd better go and dig out my goggles!
Bella
I'm getting my orthotics tomorrow so I'm hoping this is going to make a big difference. I was told that my left leg was shorter than my right but it turned out my pelvis was misaligned and I'm having some chiropractic treatment for that.
I'm glad you are feeling much more positive Bella
Orthotics felt surprisingly comfortable and I was struck by a distinct lack of knee pain whilst walking around the supermarket.
I've been advised to spend 2 weeks getting used to them I suppose the real test will come when I return to running.
I strapped both my knees up with tubi grip and really concentrated on the way I was running and ran through in not a lot of pain but as soon as i stopped running i could hardly move.
been stretching and icing and using plenty of ibuprofen gel all day today
going to take a couple of weeks and really focus on recovery and start increasing my mileage at a slower rate fingers x.
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Well done on finishing LF - I agree with Edwina though - you need to treat the cause.
good luck to you all and i will keep you posted
Apologies LF I meant to congratulate on your race.
i went out for a 20 min run tonight after work wearing it; 2 weeks ago i did 1 mile after which i was unable to run; tonight so far no ill effects, so i'll try a little further tomorrow.
SE - How are you getting on with the orthotics? Until I start running again, it's hard to say if mine are having much effect. My knee is certainly no worse but I only usually feel it after a couple of miles - although had also been feeling tightness when walking. Do you get pain just walking?
I am absolutely desperate to go for a run tonight - feel like my wings have been clipped!