I started running consistently about 10 years ago, with the goal of completing the 2016 New York City Marathon.
After signing up for the New York Road Runner’s 9+1 program, I had to maintain a regular running schedule, which led to IT band syndrome.
I attended physical therapy (PT) to recover and was prescribed at-home exercises, including banded moves to strengthen my hips.
resistance band glute exercises for running strong and pain-free
These exercises helped me recover from injury and get back to running.
Author's summary: Hip exercises helped me recover from running injury.