The complete opposite run

On Friday I went for a 6K 10kph run on the treadmill that was really hard slog, but the knee performed admirably.

Today's treadmill run, same speed & distance, was the complete opposite. The highest my heartrate got to was 152 (quite comfortable) and I just seemed to cruise except for one thing - that damn left knee niggled for the full run and just started out and out hurting when I started to warm down. It was actually fairly sore after the ride yesterday, but it had settled down by this morning, and I thought I might be OK.

This will no doubt continue the seemingly endless cycle of painful release of ITB - knee feels good - go for run, feels OK - go for run, feels awful - painful release of ITB. Physio tomorrow, but I have an appointment with the sports physician on Tuesday, where I will ask whether an extended break from running will help. As much as I can't stand the thought of it, the cycle must be broken.