I am just facing this issue, I was running 3 times per week a minimum of 10 km when I had to stop due to a discomfort in my knees, having said that I must admit I do not stretch that much before the run. I really enjoyed running so much and hope to get back to it soon, meanwhile I am swimming to compensate and strenght the muscles around the knee.

Running On Empty

If you are experiencing a pain beneath your knee cap after a run then there is a high probability you have runner’s knee.  I will give you a few seconds to come to terms with that.  I know, I know, it’s hard to imagine.  Unfortunately, I am about to say something that will surely make you cry; stop running!  Please, don’t shoot the messenger.  There’s a silver lining in all of this, I promise.  But, first and foremost you need to stop the source of your problem immediately in order to prevent further damage.

As a fellow runner I am completely aware of your pain.  In training for a ½ marathon I too encountered the horrid beast that is runner’s knee.  The pain began as a bruise-like feeling beneath my left kneecap that was tender only to the touch.  I assumed it was nothing and refused to look up information…

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