ITB: Nothing But Trouble

Well, it seems my ITB on my left leg is not happy. My knee feels fine, but the side of my left leg hurts. My legs felt a bit sore just walking about on Mon/Tues, but I thought it was just the regular soreness. At tri yesterday, I sat down, and noticed the side of my leg felt really tender to touch.
It was a bit painful when I started to bike, especially climbing. It seemed to get a bit better once practice went on. I decided to do an easy run on the treadmill. I did about 30min. It was not painful, but I could still feel something wasnt just right.

I iced it for a bit when I got home, and tried to stretch. I can still feel it on the left side; I feel a little tight, and sore just sitting. I swam this morning. It was ok, but I didnt do any kick sets, and just felt like my whole left side was tight.

I really want to do my bike tonight, but I think I will see how it feels when I start, and perhaps just do a 'Recovery' Spinervals, and not do the strength ones that I like to do on Wed. I think I will also try to massage out my leg tonight. I wont roll right on the side on my leg, but I think I will do in my hip and butt region, and see if that helps.

I am a little surprised/disappointed. I took an easier week last week, specifically so something like this wouldnt happen. I also cannot think of anything that really triggered it. I guess I have not been using my massage balls enough, and maybe that is it.

Sigh. Nothing but trouble.