Don’t Panic….it’s just the niggles

Well, I have a big year planned for next year, not to mention I want to break my half-marathon PR in Nov.  For the past couple of weeks I have been focusing on the run and I’ve only gotten in 2 bike rides.  I had a great speed workout at the track last week and a good steady 7 mile run, but now my left knee is hurting.  It is also bothering me mentally.  But I have to remember that I’m stressing my body it’s normal to have these little aches and pains which I like to refer to as a “niggle.”  I closely monitor my niggles and take a day off and rest if needed.  However, I can’t help but feel a little panicked when I develop a new niggle!