Aching Knees

I'm starting to wonder if I need to change something -- my gait, my shoes, my training schedule -- something. My knees ache. I'm thinking about my short run tomorrow and am not looking forward to the first hundred yards...

Reseach I've done to date says what I'm experiencing is not uncommon, especially in new runners. Apparently there is something known as 'runner's knee'. New ideas to try based on my reading include:

• warm up with a walk and a strech before running
• ice knees after running
• heat knees before bed
• take chrondroitin sulfate and glucosamine supplements
• try orthotics
• use stabilty shoes
• run less
  

I also found an interesting article on Tips for a Safe Running Program from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; in a nutshell -- moderation.

References:
Knee Pain
Ten Quick Fixes to Save Your Knees and Joints
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)