Hwy. 205, 5:00 p.m., cloudy, 45. Really windy from the north, so out was a bit slow. Negative split of :25. Knee felt good for 3 miles (no problems), but then it got tight around the patella tendom. I put the patella strap on and it felt better. I took it off after 1/2 mile and then it was fine again. I have never liked the idea with running with any type of brace on, as I feel that you shouldn't have to wear such items to run. Generally, it means you're injured and you probably don't need to run or might make it worse. I have been doing ITB stretches, thinking that it might be a kneecap tracking issue. I know I am blowing this waaaaay out of proportion, but I gotta have some drama. Perhaps, this is all in my pea brain. 5 miles in 37:40 (7:32 pace). Tomorrow, I plan to do some HM pace running in flats. |