Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
A very low-tech suggestion since you have back-knee pain: Have you tried lowering your saddle a bit? Back-of-knee pain can be from a too-high saddle. Since yours rotates to the inner knee, I am not sure if that is it, but it would be an inexpensive thing to try. Last fall I had (in the other leg from the earlier ITB syndrome) back of knee + upper calf tendinitis and also had to cut way back on miles, use easy gears, stretch, etc etc for that one (went to a physical therapist). I had to take it easy for about 2 months before I was back to my normal cycling form - but I did come back just fine - slowly - after that.

It's quite a bit of concern that you have such a long event coming up while you are still having such pain. I definitely don't think you have to give up cycling forever as nearly all ailments can be cured, but usually a major part of the cure is to get off the bike for awhile - or at least cut WAY back on miles. You could continue doing more and more damage to yourself if you keep up the miles. I know you won't want to hear this, but if it were me, I would give some serious thought to pulling out of the MS150. You are not a machine; you gotta take care of your body!

Emily

Well, the saddle has been raised, and lowered. And lowered again. I had it fitted again when I bought the shoes and pedals.

As far as not doing the MS150... well, I am going to do it. I have a plan... and if the pain gets too bad... then I will take the SAG van. But, I can hang for 20 miles before the pain gets accute. So, I should be able to hang.

My other huge issue with all this, is that it's triathlon season... and that is the whole reason why I got a bike and started all this... and now it looks like my season will be shot to hell. UUUGGGGGHHHHHH.

I wanted to start training for a June 18th tri... but it seems like a no-go now. So upset!

Not to mention, this is what I do to keep my weight down... and now, I have already gained 4lbs... what will I do if I can't train?

Thanks again for all of the advice, I really do appreciate it. Maybe some rest will help?