Recent content by AveragePlebe

Its a simple matter of runner's knee (IT band syndrome). It just has been persistent no matter what I've tried. Luckily, my sister's ex-boyfriends dad is an orthopedic doctor. Awkward connection, but I think I'll be seeing him this week. Thanks for the help guys. I've just been in a panic...

Do you guys think I should try the cortisone injection though? I know I'll still have to rest and take things easy, but I've been having issues with my knee for a month now:frown: But of course I don't want to risk disqualification by seeing a doctor

Ive been trying a static bike. At first i was training on it, then even the bike was causing issues so i laid off that too. I don't have access to a pool, so i don't know what to do.

I have been trying my best to train for I-day. Wanting to be ready, I was running about 5 miles each day...until my knee started hurting. I gave it time and rest, bought new running shoes, and iced/heated/stretched each day, and yet I still have not recovered after a month. I tried running a...