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Dear all,
I am relatively new to running long distances and have committed to running the London Marathon 2003.
A week ago I developed what can only be iliotibial band friction syndrome, caused, I can only deduce, by being overweight and raising my distances too quickly. I have stopped running for a week and my knee feels much better. I am due to see a physio this coming Tuesday but am keen to hear of any other forms of assistance that might get me back on track. E.g.,do Pratt straps really work?
Kindest,
Richard
I am relatively new to running long distances and have committed to running the London Marathon 2003.
A week ago I developed what can only be iliotibial band friction syndrome, caused, I can only deduce, by being overweight and raising my distances too quickly. I have stopped running for a week and my knee feels much better. I am due to see a physio this coming Tuesday but am keen to hear of any other forms of assistance that might get me back on track. E.g.,do Pratt straps really work?
Kindest,
Richard
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(SORE QUADS ONE SIDE ON RUNNING)
Although I have ran 4-5k distances as part of my overall gym-based fitness programme for some years, I have increased my mileage this summer to run my first road 10k race this September with three months more solid training on mixed surfaces over the summer. I ran 48 mins with my speed reduced by the development over the three weeks pre-race of left front of thigh pain (2 hand-breadths below groin), felt mainly on foot impact. This settled after almost two solid weeks of rest, with non-impact cross-training, but comes back after 30 mins of running, and I cant seem to shake it off. Does this sound like DOMS in my quads? Should I rest up even more? Did I up my mileage too suddenly at age 43?( I maxed out at about 35 miles a week). I know this is small beer for experienced runners!
Regards,
Alan