For the past week and a half my left knee (specifically to the right of the knee cap towards the inner thigh), has been hurting me during my run. I usually only make it for about 25 minutes before I can't stand the pain anymore. Today, I pushed it to 40 mins.
Some history: Normally, when I start my run, I walk for about 3 minutes at about 2.5 mph and then right into my run at about 4.5 mph. I lungs are GOOD TO GO as they could go at least 3-3 1/2 miles with no problems...but it's that darn knee. I used to run on 1-5% incline, but since my knee has been hurting, I don't use the incline function as this makes it worse.
Strange thing...after my run today...I really super stretched my legs and immediately following my stretch, the pain went away...strange?
My question is...is there certain stretches or something different I need to be doing to avoid this annoying pain? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
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Confused and Injured