what's up with my darn knee?!

I've been experiencing something similar recently, only my knee would suddenly act up anywhere from 3-5 miles into a run. Time off did not help me, and it probably won't help you much if you have the same problem. It's a bitch to get rid of, I've been using a foam roller, and also stretching 2-3 times per day, and taking it very easy on my runs. I tried to run only until the pain started getting bad. I had some long walks home in the winter. It's been about two weeks and I'm just beginning to run without pain, I did 8 miles Sunday with no pain. I've been icing too. The exercises I've used were from an article by Brian Fullem, and I think they are in one of the locked threads for good articles on Injuries, etc. Best of luck with it.

Thanks for the advice. I especially like the idea about the foam roller.

I'll try to stretch a few times a day too, but it's hard to get warmed up enough to stretch without running!

Conor

Rest, take it easy, and stretch it.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20050415/1545.html

Almost certain yours will be I.T.B.S.

Not sure about CSO's.

Check this out.

http://www.runningtimes.com/issues/04may/itb.htm