Irritated Illio-tibial band?

[Daroo]

I’m irritated and so is my right outer thigh. I had only ran a couple of 5ks a week for a couple of weeks as I had a tooth abscess and felt yukky with antibiotics.

Last Tuesday I did a 10k but felt tired doing it but ploughed on- I had just worked 2 night shifts, little food and it was a hot day. The day after I had the most awful achey pain down right outer thigh. I took anti inflammatory and pain relief and rested for 2 days. On Thursday, I did a 5K but was painfull. Then silly me went Gaelic football training on Saturday and it’s now sore and I’ve been told be the coach to rest for at least a week…. I’m worried now as I’m training for a big fancy Half Marathon at the end of August.. aaahhhhhhhhh😵

[backintime 10 Miles]

Ouch !

I hope the rest does the trick, otherwise don't hesitate to consult your gp or a physio

[Daroo Half Marathon in reply to backintime]

Ta. I think I’ll go to my physio in next few day just to get checked over

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

Physio seems like a good idea. Since you've already up to HM distance, a week off now won't affect your running but an injury certainly will so the IC really does seem to be the best thing to do.

Hope its sorted soon.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Arggghhh how frustrating! Add the stress of an upcoming event and it all gets very itritating! Definitely visit a physio or sports massage therapist if you can. Knowing exactly what you can and cannot do will really help get you back for that HM. Good luck.

[Hidden]

In my experience of IT band irritation, it can take a while to settle down. Early intervention by a physio/osteo may be necessary to sort the root cause.

[Daroo Half Marathon in reply to Hidden]

Thanks - I’ve been in touch with my physio and have been given some stretches and gentle exercises to do and told to avoid running for a week at least 🏃🏽‍♀️👍🏻