--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "mswagner78" <mswagner78@...>
wrote:
>
> Just joined the board today. I ran a half marathon in 07 with shoes
> and ruined my ITB. I almost gave up on running because it just kept
> hurting, but then I found out about barefooting and thought I would
> give it a try. I started running in 5 fingers...

Welcome to the group! 8:-)

I got rid of ITBS while transitioning to barefooting. I completed my
2nd marathon using FiveFingers and even if I had to fight the wind for
the last half of it I would have been able started running a day or two
after the marathon.

I'm not so sure I would not have tried pushing too much if I had
been shod so I am thankfull I was almost barefoot for that 2nd marathon!

Regarding your problem all I can tell is that pain is there because
there is something wrong. Are you doing too much too soon?