Notes
I think I figured out my IT band problems, and maybe even my slower races recently (or I could just be tired). My Mizuno shoes have a ton of wear on the outside of each heel. I listened to my feet today, and I seem to have both an inconsistent stride and drag my heels. There isn't much support on the rear of my shoes at all, so my feet fall outwards on each stride, straining my IT bands. I think also that because this problem has recently started that I've changed my stride/mechanics somewhat. I may be using slightly different muscles to run, so I'm using different muscles than I've been training with all year. That is my guess, but I could just be tired and not trying hard enough in races. Anyway, I got new Mizunos today to finish out the season and start polar bear. The guy at Runner's Depot said that Brooks has new models coming out in the spring, and I'm eager to try them out. Hopefully the shoes that are new for tomorrow will help my knees and ITs.