Hi Daniel.



I have a similar story. I can play Ice Hockey and bike etc without any pain or
problems. However when I hike I usually get tremendous pain after longer
periods of exertion, and like you usually on the downhills. I have been out in
the woods where I have lost almost complete mobility. My knee just didn't want
to bend. A visit to my orthopedic Dr. was pretty much useless, lose weight and
strengthen my knees was the prescription. I'm pretty fit so I'm sure weight
isn't the problem and I do work my leg muscles regularly. I have not found
anything that is a cure-all by any means. I'd be interested if you find
anything that seems to work for you.
And for the record if it was me... I don't think I would throw in the towel just
yet. There are others (runners) here that have had problems and then have gone
on to run marathons without pain. hang in there.

Jim



----- Original Message ----
From: daniel_puddick <daniel_puddick@...>
To: itbs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 9, 2007 5:54:22 AM
Subject: [itbs] New Injury





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





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