Running with pain

My part-time job requires me to run for almost six hours every day. The money is good, and the exercise is awesome. Best of all, I think it's fun.

The down side? I have patellar tendonitis (commonly called jumper's knee).

When I run, my right knee pangs every time the corresponding foot pounds the pavement. Somedays the pain is sharp. Sometimes it's barely noticeable. It is always annoying.

I have adapted to running with a consistent pain, but I can't get used to it. Once upon a time, I hated running (and jogging, running's lame cousin), but I learned to love it. This damn tendonitis has me back where I started.

The doctor told me the pain should fade as soon as I find a new job, so I guess I'm to blame for prolonging the situation. I'm leaving Gainesville in Decemeber, and I believe the doctor was right. Until then, unfortunately, I have to pay rent and buy groceries, so the knee has to wait.