I first notice left knee pain back on July 4 while doing my first mtb ride. It continued, but only bothered me when riding and when I bend my knee past 90 degrees and then straighten it out under load. I kept it to myself because I didn't want to be told that I couldn't do my first triathlon. Right after, I went to see a knee doctor. He diagnosed it as tedonitis and told me I needed to rest. I told him I would, but not until after Iron Girl. I went back to see him today.

My season is over He still thinks it's tendonitis as there's no evidence of tears, roughness, etc, but if it's going to get better I basically have to stop training. No running for now. Swimming should be OK, and riding as tolerated. Since riding is when I feel the discomfort, I probably won't be doing any of that now either. He found I have a lot of flexibility in my knees and over extend easily. He's prescribing PT to strengthen the knee. If/as the knee improves I can start back in on easy riding and I can try using an elliptical machine. If/as things continue to improve I can increase the riding and try some easy running. So, no more tri's this season. No 5k's. I probably won't be able to ride the Seagull Century (metric) in October. I'm majorly bummed. I guess I'll swim tomorrow just because it's something I can do. Since swimming is my weakest event I guess I should try to look on the bright side and see it as a chance to concentrate on improving...

I'll get a comprehensive bike fitting ASAP.

I hope I'll be able to tri next season...

Damn!