60 Min Walk Went back to the doctor again today. They first wanted me to do an MRI, but I discussed it further with the doc and we both agreed that it likely wouldn't give us any further information. I passed all the mobility tests and we agree it is unlikely that I have torn meniscus. We agree that it is merely runners knee (aka IT Band Tendonitis). So, I have tried the run through it technique and wasted 9 weeks. Time to try something else. Last time I went to the doctor, I got a steriod and anti-inflammatory shot and the next week was blissful running until the shot wore off and I was back to square one. This time I will get the shot and then the key step will be no running period for a month (at first) maybe more after a few mile test at that point. So what will I do in the mean time? Mtn Biking and Road Biking. I just can't stand sitting around twiddling my thumbs so that is the plan. Since it is only running that hurts the knee, biking is still allowed. So biking I will do to keep the horses calmed down. So, canceled my entry into Pocatello and Logan Peak. Truly a sad moment. Well, so things around here will be even more boring then they have been for the last 9 weeks. It will be a log of my biking, walking and basically non-running experiences. So come back in 4-8 weeks and I will be back.
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