I decided I really needed to get out the door today. Felt bad about not going out yesterday...even if I was just trying to help my leg. Running really helps me get centered and focus...I definitely notice when I don't get a run in midway through the day. So it meant a lot that I was able to get out and put in some miles.
The weather is just about to the tweer stage...where I can stop wearing most of my winter gear and maybe wear shorts or t-shirts...but in the morning it is not there yet. I will be honest and say I like the feeling of the tights on my legs. The compression feels good most of the time. So I am not sure how I feel about switching up clothes...it would be nice to not take 10 minutes to put on all the layers....
I stetched again with the special IT stretch that I do and then headed up the hill. The legs felt ok for the most part that first mile. There was some mild pain that continued throughout the run. It was nice to see so much snow had melted since Tuesday, but there was still a ton of ice. The local ESPN radio station has been broadcasting since Sunday...so I am not sure if we no longer have a station or what...but it messes with my rhythm that first mile. Anyway....
I originally planned to do three, but partway through I figured that I would be taking off Friday so I thought I would go a bit further. I had to keep pushing the pace to keep one step ahead of the pain, and that is a little disconcerting, but it has worked for me up til this point, so I will keep trying this plan.
After I got home I did my stretch again and also did the yoga for IT band sufferers in the new Runners World. Cards on the table...they are all the same poses that I did when I was trying yoga last summer...but I am hoping with less intensity, shorter duration, and the pattern they are performed will help my IT. I am going to stop with the hip flexor raises to see how this works. I don't want to put too much pressure on doing too much...especially after a run. My thinking is core work...Monday, Wednesday, Friday....and yoga...Tuesday and Thursday. If I feel up to it after Saturday's long runs...I might do it then too. So we will see.
Run took me 36 minutes and 13 seconds or 9 minute and 3 second miles. The pain has crept back in the last few hours...but I have been sitting doing work and stuff so that is to be expected. Next up...11 miles....
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I was going to alert you to the ITBS article in RW, but it seems you are all over it! Good to hear that you're finding a way through this mess. I hope your long run this weekend goes well! Odd that the quicker pace seems to help? You think it is just a bit longer stride that makes the difference? Regardless, glad it's working at least a bit...
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