Injury. Stink!

I'm having IT Band issues.  Nice.  This is a common injury in runners.  I'm pretty sure it is due to missing a few short runs during the week (hence the reason I started this blog - to hold me accountable to runs), starting runs without proper warm up, and adding too many miles too quickly.  I pretty much need to not run for 3-5 days and get a message (seriously).  If it still bothers me I might have to go see a physical therapist.  I've also been given strict instruction to stay away from laundry, ironing, and anything that has to do with sweeping and mopping.  It is going to be tough the next couple days :)

I bought this handy dandy muscle massage stick (called The Stick.  How clever) today to start working on the band.  I have to say after using it on and off during the day my legs feel better.  I've used it on my calves, hamstrings, quads, back, and of course the IT Band.

If the pain continues I might have to forfeit the marathon this year.  I'm hoping it will heal and I won't have to do this.  I have talked to someone about how to continue running.  He said to run until the pain started and then quit.  Keep trying that, doing yoga, get a massage, and use The Stick.  Hopefully with rest it will stop bother me.  I am now on my 3rd day of no running.  I'm going to do yoga tomorrow and try to run again Wednesday. 

GO AWAY STUPID PAIN.  I don't have time for you!