This is just a quick injury update… After easing back into things with a couple of 2 and 3 miles runs in the past week, I ventured out for 4 miles today—pain, discomfort, and tightness free! While it felt good to up my distance another mile, and without pain, I have to admit that the 4th mile was kind of tough. I was tired… It was hot… I felt like I’ve lost a lot of running fitness in the last couple of weeks. But my hip/upper thigh didn’t hurt!!!

I’ve continued with extra stretching for my iliotibial band, along with glute and abductor/adductor strength training, and use of the foam roller. The combination of these things seems to be working.

One benefit of the reduced running over the last few weeks has been some of the most consistent strength training that I’ve had in quite some time. Looking at my training log, I’ve 3 or more strength training workouts each of the last 5 weeks, including both upper and lower body training. Hopefully this stronger foundation will benefit me as I increase my miles again.