Still No Luck

Its been 6 days off, I was hoping my knee would feel better. No Luck. The weather was perfect so I thought I would give it a try. The 1st mile felt great, at about two miles I started to feel it & by 2.59 I elected to stop and walk the rest of the way home. I didn't want to make it worse. I sorta self diag. the knee pain as iliotibial band syndrome.

(Iliotibial Band Syndrome symptoms range from a stinging sensation just above the knee joint (on the outside of the knee or along the entire length of the iliotibial band) to swelling or thickening of the tissue at the point where the band moves over the femur. The pain may not occur immediately during activity, but may intensify over time, especially as the foot strikes the ground. Pain might persist after activity. Pain may also be present below the knee, where the ITB actually attaches to the tibia.
ITBS can also occur where the IT band connects to the hip, though this is less likely as a sports injury. It commonly occurs during pregnancy, as the connective tissues loosen and the woman gains weight -- each process adding more pressure. ITBS at the hip also commonly affects the elderly. ITBS at the hip is studied less; few treatments are generally known.)

I'm going to take a few more days off. I think I'll try my old ASICS next time just to rule out my new shoes. The new shoes only have about 78 miles on them, however you never no. This is really getting old. I miss running very much!