An Elliot Bay run today. I bought a knee strap (Pro Tec Patellar Tendon Strap from REI) yesterday that Livestrongrrrl told me about. She saw a person at her gym running with it who told her that it really helps. Now, according to the aforementioned Web site, it helps with the following symptoms:


Help alleviate symptoms of tendinitis, chondromalacia, iliotibial band syndrome, Osgood-Schlatter's disease, and other knee ailments with this strap.
The patellar tendon strap is useful for alleviating moderate knee pain, especially in areas under and surrounding the knee cap
Provides compression on the patellar tendon, helping spread pressure uniformly, reducing discomfort and irritation
Compression may also help stabilize your patella, improving its tracking
Absorbs stress to the knee, reducing vibrations in the femoral groove
Neoprene strap attaches with a VELCRO® brand closure for an adjustable fit For proper fit, measure circumference of leg just below kneecap: Small fits 10 - 12 inches; Medium 14-1/8 - 13-5/8 inches; Large 13-3/4 - 15-1/2 inches; X-large 15-5/8 - 17-1/2 inches. Made in USA.


I really don't know if this will help me because I haven't seen a doctor yet, but it's worth a try. After the run, I iced my knee for half an hour and took a couple of Aleve tablets. I'll try running a couple of times a week to see if this works.

Total: 4.60mi Run