ouch

so i need to take a break from running. two weeks ago, i pushed a run well past my training level. i had worked up to a 15-mile run for my long runs and i was feeling a might fine one day and pushed it to around 20 miles. after which i took the following day off for rest and then went out for a run the day after. oooh, a slight pain in my right knee. i labored it and finished out my usual run.

the day after this, again intermittent pain on the underside of my knee cap. i decided to take heed on this and take a week's rest. after a week, i went out and it was as if there was no rest taken. again the knee cap yelped at me to stop. fine! that was a week ago, and i took my first run since then this morning. i've got a problem.

this sucks, but is the inevitable plight of the pavement pounders. this axes my plans for any organized runs this fall, as i anticipate having to take at least 3 weeks off running to allow my issue to right itself. i will continue to bike, and am strongly considering joining the YMCA to access their pool and rededicate myself to swimming through a chlorinated box.

sorry, mr. knee. it was my fault for being overzealous. i respect your intricate workings and plead that you heal in due time.