Brick workout at the gym. 65 minute spin class with 4 sets of intervals then 5.5. miles on the treadmill. My knee feels better the when I run faster so towards the end I got it down to around a 6 min pace.
Treadmill Miles: 5.50
Saucony Kinvara 2 Grey Miles: 5.50
Comments
From Jake K on Tue, Mar 05, 2013 at 08:47:12 from 155.100.226.191
What's this knee deal? Where does it hurt?
From Fritz on Tue, Mar 05, 2013 at 09:31:02 from 65.116.116.6
Right when my left hamstring was starting to get better the outside of my right knee and the edge of the knee cap started to hurt. I am pretty sure it's my IT band, as I have hurt it before, so I have been rolling the %$#@! out of it and doing some lateral strength training. Any other suggestions? The last thing I want is another case of ITB syndrome.
From Jake K on Tue, Mar 05, 2013 at 09:32:50 from 155.100.226.191
That makes sense (ITB) if running faster feels better than slower. That's usually the case. We'll have to bring Andrea in on this case, she's the expert.
From Andrea on Tue, Mar 05, 2013 at 09:47:42 from 72.37.171.52
There are some good suggestions here with scientific backing - http://runningwritings.blogspot.com/2012/02/injury-series-biomechanical-solutions.html
Honestly, I think the IT band is overcompensating for other weak muscles and the right leg problems. Be careful!
From Fritz on Tue, Mar 05, 2013 at 13:43:26 from 65.116.116.6
Thanks for the info. The problem is definitely related to my strength imbalance and decreased push off as described below. I mentioned this earlier but at my PT session at the U they tested me on a foot plate and my left left foot pushes at 27 lbs per sq inch while my right pushes at 32.8 lbs. I have been doing PT every day to fix that but it won't go away overnight, unfortunately. The weak left side is probably putting too much strain on my right knee.
c. From a mechanical sense, decreased push off (due to restricted ankle, knee, and hip mobility) can also be at fault. A common compensation for decreased push off = using the hamstrings and adductors to help instead of the glutes. If this is the case, it also a good idea to work on the quads and glutes as they tight and overworked.
From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Mar 09, 2013 at 13:06:39 from 98.202.242.213
Stretch that IT band like crazy, Fritz!
From Fritz on Sat, Mar 09, 2013 at 13:36:56 from 65.100.192.74
I roll it every day to the point of wanting to cry. can you roll too much and is there a point when it's actually doing more harm than good?
From Matt Poulsen on Sat, Mar 09, 2013 at 13:43:50 from 98.202.242.213
It is possible to roll too much, but this is extremely unlikely (especially when you are doing it to yourself, as opposed to someone else doing it for you). I wouldn't worry about doing it too much. If you ever feel worse the next day because of it, then maybe you over-did it.
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