JD vs the Iliotibial Band
9.9 miles in 1:27:27
Route: Ham and High Circuit 2
Contrary to what you might think, the Iliotibial Band is not an experimental 70s glam rock outfit that you can find in the back of Damian McGrath’s record collection. It is a fibrous tendon that extends from the hip to just below the knee – and it has been the cause of much pain to me over the last three months.
My knee problems have been well documented in these pages. I am convinced that my original diagnosis way back in December was correct – I have Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IBS), which is where the band becomes overtight and inflamed, causing it to rub against surrounding structures. The ever reliable Sam Murphy tells me that IBS accounts for about 12% of all running injuries.
And I’m afraid it got the better of me this weekend. I had planned to do another very long run – at least 15 miles, possibly 20. The truth is that, after an hour and a half on my feet and 10 miles behind me, I simply got fed up of the pain. This is unlike me, dear reader. Over the previous weeks, I have battled through all sorts of problems to keep going. Indeed, last weekend I ran through my IBS issues to do that 20 miler. But I’m afraid it’s all been getting too much for me. First the left knee, then the right, then a foot injury (thankfully clearing up) and this week tonsillitis. It hasn’t been an easy ride and I’m afraid I have faltered quite close to the last.
Next week I must pull it together. It’s less than a month to go. Hang on in there JD – you can do this!!
Route: Ham and High Circuit 2
Contrary to what you might think, the Iliotibial Band is not an experimental 70s glam rock outfit that you can find in the back of Damian McGrath’s record collection. It is a fibrous tendon that extends from the hip to just below the knee – and it has been the cause of much pain to me over the last three months.
My knee problems have been well documented in these pages. I am convinced that my original diagnosis way back in December was correct – I have Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IBS), which is where the band becomes overtight and inflamed, causing it to rub against surrounding structures. The ever reliable Sam Murphy tells me that IBS accounts for about 12% of all running injuries.
And I’m afraid it got the better of me this weekend. I had planned to do another very long run – at least 15 miles, possibly 20. The truth is that, after an hour and a half on my feet and 10 miles behind me, I simply got fed up of the pain. This is unlike me, dear reader. Over the previous weeks, I have battled through all sorts of problems to keep going. Indeed, last weekend I ran through my IBS issues to do that 20 miler. But I’m afraid it’s all been getting too much for me. First the left knee, then the right, then a foot injury (thankfully clearing up) and this week tonsillitis. It hasn’t been an easy ride and I’m afraid I have faltered quite close to the last.
Next week I must pull it together. It’s less than a month to go. Hang on in there JD – you can do this!!
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