Since my right foot pronates in, I bought some stability inserts for my shoes. They add extra support to the arch, and keep your feet more straight when you run.
This is what the bottom of the inserts looks like.
And I also bought one of these IT Band straps. It's a piece of neoprene, and a cushion-y pad that you strap to your leg above the knee. It may or may not work, but it can't hurt. I'd be happy with a placebo effect.
I'm not too good at this resting thing. Not running is kind of driving me crazy. I've been swimming this week, and I tried a baby 1 mile run on the treadmill this morning. I felt fine, but I know a 1 mile run is not a good test. It usually takes me 2-6 miles before I feel the IT pain.
I've been foam rolling, icing 3-4 times a day and taking Advil. I'm not hurting anymore, but if I poke at my knee enough I can find a tender spot.
I'm still not sure if I am going to do the long run this weekend. I might do a workout at the gym instead for the same amount of time that I would have been running. I'm supposed to check in with my coach on Friday and we will decide then.
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Okay, so this doesn't experience doesn't sound very Susan, but I do still want to know how your arches feel!
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