I started running consistently about 10 years ago, with the goal of completing the 2016 New York City Marathon.
However, within the first year of regular running, I developed a serious case of IT band syndrome, which forced me to stop running and seek physical therapy.
I had to keep running regularly, especially as I trained for my first half marathon that year.
Through physical therapy, I learned the importance of strengthening my hips using resistance band glute exercises to run strong and pain-free.
My physical therapist added banded moves to my at-home routine, which helped me recover and get back into running.
Author's summary: Hip exercises helped me recover from injury.