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    fitnessgeek

    I'm just over a week out from my first half marathon. Last weekend on my long run my knees began to hurt on the outside bottom of the kneecap. Is this an ITB injury?

    I took two days off and ran yesterday but the pain came back. I'm taking a few more days off before running again(that will be light running).

     Will rest and ibuprofen fix this? Any help is appreciated!

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    TigerLily817

    Hi fitnessgeek:)

    It sounds like it could be your IT band...I'm working on one of those myself right now.  I found this link by googling for IT band stretches:  http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=6099

    It seems to be helping so far.  Otherwise, everything I have found on ITB says to rest until the pain goes away...I am personally being stubborn and continuing with my training (I'm a bit of a perfectionist and have quite a streak of days in a row working out going that I can't bear to break), but I also know I am probably being stupid.  Rest is the best thing...if you've had a good training program going, resting until the half shouldn't be that big of a problem.  Also, you could try throwing in some cross-training this week while you rest...I did an elliptical yesterday for 45 minutes, and it didn't bother me a bit, and I've found spinning to be really helpful for my knees. 

    Best of luck on your race!

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberflockinfo
    • CommentTimeMay 14th 2008
     
    flockinfo

    Hi FitnessGeek,

     I feel your pain. When I first started training for a marathon my knees hurt so bad I couldn't finish the race and I thought my knees were going to explode out of my body.

    Years later I started training again and I found that if I rotate between running and crosstraining (every other day) that it really helps take the constant impact off my knees.

    Having good shoes and sole supports helps too...Shoes do not last forever so make sure your gear is up to par.

    Lastly, when I'm going on a run that is longer than 8 miles, I take two motrin before I run and then after I run and it helps so much. When you are done running, make sure you ice your knees for 20 mins. Ice is a major miracle!

    Best of luck in your half marathon - it's a great accomplishment!

    ryanandamyrun.com

    • CommentAuthorHero!!nzpostie
    • CommentTimeMay 15th 2008
     
    nzpostie

    Hi there,

     I've had knee pain like yours off and on and the IT band has been the cause of some of it.

     I get a sports massage and/or see a chiropractor, both of these release the IT band it hurts a little at the time but really works for me.  The root cause of the knee pain could be related to something else, for me it normally happens if my pelvis is misaligned. 

    It is worth getting it checked out by someone who understands runners and their injuries, it costs a bit of money but its well worth it for me to keep running and pain free.

     Good luck in the half Smile

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    AlyciaMarie
    I got a foam roller at a local gym supply store, and that has worked the best for my ITB and any tightness issues. Just roll on it from just below your hip to your knee ( support body by putting your elbow to hand on the ground). Its gets you that deep tissue massage feeling ( it HURTS the first few times your use it, and whenever you are sore....beware). Its a really deep sensation that, is done regularly, gets easier to handle and makes running much better on the joints.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberima_runner
    • CommentTimeMay 27th 2008
     
    ima_runner

    Just a question...does glucosamine (spelling?) really help? I have knee pain, and I take it, but it doesn't seem to help.

    Also, you can also buy The Stick instead of a foam roller. I'm pretty sure it's the same basic principle. google it. It's pretty awesome

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