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Not that I’m counting or anything.
I’m nervous about my first crack at 26.2.
At this point, my weekly training mileage averages at about 40 miles per week.
This weekend will be my last big 20-mile training run before the official “marathon taper” sets in.
“Mr. Sixteen Candles-Jake Cute”) strongly encouraged me to see an orthopedist.
It was becoming pretty clear that I wasn’t experiencing shin splint pain.Something was going on with my knee.
It’s a good thing I followed his advice.
After a visit toDr.
And I have a predisposition for this kind of injury.
That’s a tough group of fibers that run along the outside of the thigh.
When that’s weak it makes you more prone to overuse injuries.
Dr. Dushey’s prescription?
I wasn’t too happy about this, but I guess it could have been worse.
Friends who’ve been through"runner’s knee"challenges warned me physical therapy would not help.
But I’ve been keeping up with regular visits toDanielle Napolitano, a physical therapist withFinish Line Physical Therapy.
Finish Line’s studio is state-of-the-art in a classically carved-out space in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.
To strengthen my IT band, Danielle has me doing exercises on aTrigger Pointgridfoam roller.
The foam rolling is pretty intense, especially because it is a hard foam roller.
I’m not a fan of the electrodes.
It’s a small form of torture.
But the fact that Danielle gives one heck of a sports massage makes a little pain worth it.
She also showed me how to tape my knee for runs and when it is feeling generally unstable.
Gobs ofK-Tapefirst tested atSELFare coming in handy!
I was really worried about easing up on my running routine.
But after a few uncomfortable shorter runs, I seem to be back on track.
His strength training tips help to improve efficiency with just about any key in of performance including running.
It’s definitely worth checking out.
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