it's the damn orthotics

Finally went out for a short jog two weeks ago and decided to have a go without my orthotics. Lo and behold, no knee pain. One and a half miles later, my legs and buttocks are a bit sore but otherwise, my knees are fine.

It's the damn orthotics. I think they over-corrected my biomechanics and caused more injury than not. I wish I knew this earlier, like three months earlier. Alas, Chicago is out of the question along with every other 12k or longer race for the rest of the year. At least I can begin training again, albeit, slowly. It's a start though. As long as I don't fall, trip up, sprain or otherwise, maim myself on my road bike, I should be okay.