hip/leg/knee soreness

Question
Thanks for the quick response.  I have done some reading on ITB, but haven't found anything saying I can still train (that is good news).  Most sites have said to take time off.  Any thoughts on how to modify my training schedule (this week I am doing 3-4-rest-3-6; next week is 3-4-rest-3-7).  Should I eliptical some of the days, or use a bike?  Also, I am assuming weight lifting for quad/hamstrings/hips would be good, right?

Thanks again!
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Followup To

Question -
John:

I am in process of training for a marathon, so have been increasing my mileage (using the 10% rule) each week.  I took about 3 weeks off in July (vacations, etc), and then stepped directly back into my program of 3 miles--this is when the pain began.

The normal pattern seems to be after about 1.5 miles, the pain begins in my right hip joint and/or hip flexor, and then begins making its way down the outside of my right leg and eventually to the outside of my knee as the run progresses. In the most recent run, my hip joint seemed to be "popping" a bit, as well.

I have found that if I add enough walks during the run I can make it my required distance (currently between 3 and 5 miles), but I am concerned that this won't work once I hit the bigger mileage weeks.  Any thoughts?


Answer -
Hi Dani
It sounds to me like iliotibial band syndrome, and to resolve your situation you want to start doing a lot of light streching.Not serious if you attend to it.Rather me explaining what it is to you,just google it and you will find a lot of info on it.You can still train.The other thing is sciatica but your description tells me it is the iliotibial band.Let me know how you do.Any other questions get in touch.

Best to you

John

Answer
Hi Dani
I would only use the stationary bike and no weights at this stage while your in marathon mode.Weights should come only in foundation build up.On the bike just use the time it takes you to do the runs for the bike work.Also start taking 500mg vit.c with your 3 meals a day.Like gold for runners and active athletes.Keep me posted on how it is coming along Dani.

To your success

John