I was out for two hours today running/walking (mostly walking) on Mt. Wachusett. No IT band pain whatsoever; I think I have finally figured out what the problems were with my form so now I can really work on it. Once I get over this rotten cold I'll be better able to do that without having to intersperse it with so much walking. Several people commented on my footwear; one woman said she wanted to look into getting a pair because she can never get hiking boots to fit so they always hurt.

OakLeaf, sorry to hear about your injury! What a pain in the butt.