So, forgive me---I don't know how to include text from previous posts in replies when I am replying to more than one person....

Wahine: About the speed play having less of a connected base to push off compared to other pedals.... I was under the impression that the bases of cycling shoes were made of hard plastic/carbon to counteract that sort of effect. I was thinking that once shoes were connected to the pedal, they almost became one piece together. If the base of the shoe collapsed around the pedal, then yes, extra pressure would come onto wherever the shoe was connected to the pedal. But, with hard based shoes, shouldn't there not be extra pressure where the speed play pedal connects with the shoe? Since the shoe base is hard? Shouldn't pressure be distributed all the way around??? Does that make sense? Or, are you saying that speedplays create a propensity to distribute your pressure in your foot in strange ways---not that the connection itself is not the best? Sorry if that is confusing!

NadiaMac: Bummer you can only ride 20-25 mins at a time

NadiaMac, Catriana, Ny Biker: Thank you for your personal stories/experiences with taping. That is helpful.

Wahine: Thank you for the taping links. That is helpful. I haven't been taught by my PT yet, but I imagine I will need a refresher once I am.

Trek 420: I agree. Warmth does feel good on my knee too. I hope it isn't arthritis for me, but the warmth feels good nonetheless!