Knee Pain

Ever since that hike up to Big Baldy back in October, I've been feeling discouraged.  For some reason, my left knee has suddenly taken to hurting on the downhill.

Maybe it's because I didn't hike as much during the summer as I had the summer before.  If I can't resolve the pain, there's no way I'd be able to do much of the Pacific Crest Trail.

So I did some reading.  I think the pain is a tendon not being as strong as it should be.  I've since stopped skipping leg day.

Ok, in reality, I've just added some leg exercises into my mostly-weekly routine and going walking up and down the street more.

"The Street?", you exclaim.  Yeah, it's a steep grade and very much like a moderately steep trail.  And, the circuit I do, while short, is an elevation gain of about 120 feet.  (According to FitBit, anyway.)

Also, been doing leg extensions on my in-home weight bench, as well as at the gym.

And it seems to be helping.