I'm suppose to be training hard on the bike for the Canberra Half Ironman next month. Last month I picked up my milage and concentrated more on hill work after hearing how hard the hills are at Canberra. Now as a reward I have ITB pain that is stopping me from any worthwile training on the bike. (obviously cant run either) Can anyone offer any advice on what my help me get back to some serious bike training ASAP. Anyone tried support straps/tapping etc for cycling (not running)
By the way I am stretching, icing and planning on a week off the bike this week.
Check out www.itbs.info - lots of useful info and links.
What has worked for me in the past is the usual stretching, plus specific strengthening exercises, particularly for the gluteus medius. Combined with easy riding on the bike, stopping the moment that the ITB felt uncomfortable.
Originally posted by MidBunchLurker Check out www.itbs.info - lots of useful info and links.
What has worked for me in the past is the usual stretching, plus specific strengthening exercises, particularly for the gluteus medius. Combined with easy riding on the bike, stopping the moment that the ITB felt uncomfortable.
Hi Nick, Thanks for the reply. What medius excersises are you doing? I have been doing heaps of stretching, icing massage but not much specific strengthening excersises. A PT told me months ago prior to my ITB prob that I had weak medius compared to other muscles in that area, so I can blame myself for not getting onto this. I'm sure if I do the right stuff I'll get over this ITB prob no worries, but in the short term I'm still keen to try and make it to Canberra in 4 weeks.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by gpb [B]I'm suppose to be training hard on the bike for the Canberra Half Ironman next month. Hi I live in Canberra where is the route for the half Ironman. I can give you an idea of the how hard the hills are.
Originally posted by gpb I'm suppose to be training hard on the bike for the Canberra Half Ironman next month. Hi I live in Canberra where is the route for the half Ironman. I can give you an idea of the how hard the hills are.
Hi Tony, I should of said seeing/riding the hills in Canberra, which I did hafter hearing about how tough they were. I was down in Canberra the weekend of the 24hr MTB race and when there I rode over 80ks of the 90k course. Seeing & riding the course is why I picked up my K's and hill training.
Originally posted by gpb Hi Tony, I should of said seeing/riding the hills in Canberra, which I did hafter hearing about how tough they were. I was down in Canberra the weekend of the 24hr MTB race and when there I rode over 80ks of the 90k course. Seeing & riding the course is why I picked up my K's and hill training.
Thanks Garry
Hi Garry I'm glad that you have seen and ridden over the course all the best in the race. By the way when is the race? All the best Tony 😎
Originally posted by tony@canberra Hi Garry I'm glad that you have seen and ridden over the course all the best in the race. By the way when is the race? All the best Tony 😎
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I'm suppose to be training hard on the bike for the Canberra Half Ironman next month. Last month I picked up my milage and concentrated more on hill work after hearing how hard the hills are at Canberra. Now as a reward I have ITB pain that is stopping me from any worthwile training on the bike. (obviously cant run either) Can anyone offer any advice on what my help me get back to some serious bike training ASAP. Anyone tried support straps/tapping etc for cycling (not running)
By the way I am stretching, icing and planning on a week off the bike this week.
Garry, Do you know if you have 'flat feet' or not? I developed ITB pain/tightness due to my feet rolling in and misalignment. Orthotics have fixed this for me and now no pain (thats over 6 years ago now). If you havent it may be worth seeing a podiatrist to check you over?
