Hi, I have been a minimalist runner for about 5 years. I did 2 years in 5's and then converted to Luna sandals. I run long distance, usually doing about 60km a week (10+30+20) when not training and more if I am, although cut this back a little earlier this year when we moved from qld to nsw.
I have done 50km and 100km races, and am supposed to be training for a 100km later in the year.
I did a 50km race in July and midway through developed a pretty severe pain in my knee. I rested for a week after and then tried again, but it has been consistently deteriorating since. I have had an MRI which indicated ITBFS.
I had a cortisone shot, but this doesn't seem to have helped, in fact I think it's gotten worse.
I have been trying to strengthen my glutes, foam rollering, and feeling miserable. When I run it feels like my knee/leg is breaking.......
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
Geordi
I have done 50km and 100km races, and am supposed to be training for a 100km later in the year.
I did a 50km race in July and midway through developed a pretty severe pain in my knee. I rested for a week after and then tried again, but it has been consistently deteriorating since. I have had an MRI which indicated ITBFS.
I had a cortisone shot, but this doesn't seem to have helped, in fact I think it's gotten worse.
I have been trying to strengthen my glutes, foam rollering, and feeling miserable. When I run it feels like my knee/leg is breaking.......
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
Geordi