Band of pain below knee?

[Toohottotrot]

I graduated a few weeks ago and did my first park run last weekend. I've not run for a week and tonight when I went running 20 mins in I had a tight/pain in my right leg mainly on the outer side just below my knee. I've had this before but sometimes when I run it's not at all. Only ever after about 20 mins. It's fine as soon as I stop running. What is it? How can I prevent it? Thanks Steph

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Someone may recognise the condition from your description, but most of us are not medically qualified and so we suggest that any recurring issue is referred to a medical professional, either a GP or preferably a physio.

Take care.

[Toohottotrot Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I'm hoping it disappears. I will see a physio if it doesn't but diverted if anyone else has had a similar experience?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I have dodgy knees and my best friend is the physio (actually she hates me a bit less these days). It may be that a slight correction in your running gate will stop the issue, so it maybe time to visit a sports physio. Regular physio will be able to give you some extra exercises specific to your pain whilst checking for signs of actual damage.