Well, my big race is next weekend and what do you know my left knee has started hurting. The pain is toward the top-outside part of my kneecap. It feels like the pain is right under the knee cap. I don’t notice much pain when walking uphill or on a flat surface, but it hurts when I walk down stairs. I’ve cut out all working out for a few days and don’t plan to do much until it starts to feel better. Unfortunately, my big tri is next weekend – Santa Barbara Long Course.
Has anyone had similar symptoms, and if so how long did it take to heal up. I long for the days when an ache or pain would always go away over night. Is there anything I can do to speed up recovery other than stretching and ice?
Thanks in advance.