[KSigkid]

Figured this would be as good a place as any to ask...

I've been experiencing pain in my knees after running for the past few months. At first this started last year, and I would only get the pain after running for a couple of hours. Now however the pain comes quicker and lasts longer. Where it wouldn't catch on until about the 5-6 mile mark last year, it's coming on around the 2-3 mile mark this year, and now the knees hurt for a few days afterwards. The pain is surrounding the knees, especially on the sides and top of the kneecap area.

I'm not sure what the problem could be; I know it's not a weight issue (i'm 6 feet tall and weigh around 178) and not a fitness issue (I work out around 5 times a week; included are at least two 5+ mile runs). Therefore, the pain kind of worries me; I love working out and don't want pain to get in the way.

Anyone have any idea what the pain could be coming from? I'm seeing my primary doctor in a couple of weeks anyway, but just wanted to see if anyone here had any ideas.

Thanks.