Hi,
Last night I got back from the three peaks challenge (where you climb
the 3 highest peaks in the UK in under 24 hours). Unfortunately I
could not continue after Ben Nevis because of my knees. About 3
months ago we did a test hike up Snowdon and coming down I was in
what I would class as major pain in my left knee mainly. The pain was
unbearable. Knowing I had 3 months left before the main challenge I
trained loads to get fit and build up the muscles. It wasn't until
last night that I found out about ITBS - so the question is, the
listed training for stopping ITBS if I begin this training later in
the year will I be able to complete the challenge next year without
causing problems or am I best to just forget about hiking. It is only
on the way down once the pain starts. Once it has kicked in there is
no down or up! Fitness wise I am good and do not suffer from this
playing squash or cycling. Last year I did a 200 mile rids across
Wales and no problems at all.

Is it worth another crack at the challenge or just call it a day?
If the advise is go for it again, any good resources for training?
Thanks very much,
Daniel