What you need to do if you are suffering from runners knee

1. Increase your step rate(cadence) by 10%

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2. Increase the frequency of training and decrease length of each training session

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3. Avoid running downhill and stairs and then slowly start to implement them back in

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4. Incorporate Run/Walk Intervals

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5. Ensure you are recovering properly(sleeping, eating, etc)

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6.Focus on doing heavy strengthening of quads and glutes

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7. Think about running “softly”

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8. It’s ok to have low levels of pain while running, as long as it quickly dissipates following the run

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9. It is not going to get better just sitting on the couch, load the system

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