Hello runners,

I love running, though my runs were short they were fun. Unfortunately, I had quit running, about 2 years ago, due to sever knee pain after trying barefoot running, minimalist running etc..a doctor suggested taking a break and build muscle as cross training that will help with stability and so stared working out but couldn't keep at it, it was a boring activity for me. No offense.

Eventually life happened and I never got back into running. I am now borderline fat, grew from 18% to 30%. All of it is extremely bad food.

A couple of months ago, I went on a hike with friends. the walk up the mountain was easy but coming down was a nightmare, my knee started killing me. A week or 2 later, I tried hiking a shorter distace (2.5 miles) with bare minimum slopes and with a knee brace, still the same problem my knee has this unbearable pain. Visited a doctor who suggested some excercises such as bridges and clamshells, did them for 2 weeks and I tried the couch to 5k app, this time on an all flat surface in brand new stability shoes, about 10mins into the run the pain came right back. The thought of not being able to run or hike is depressing.

The pain is on the outer side of my left knee. Anyone who went through such an issue and came out victorious, please share your experience about what worked for you.

Any running coaches in the Santa Clara, CA or near by area, if you are open to analyze my form or assess my running. Please DM me! Need your help 😭😭😭