The dreaded "oh no"

Two Sundays ago, I got off the elliptical after a great work out and was on top of the world. And then, later in the day I had my oh no moment. Stiffness in my bad right knee. Shake it off I told myself for over a week. But yet it persisted and began to get much worse. Oh no, oh no, oh no. This can't be happening. I'm finally back to my A game. But like a bad cold, it wouldn't let go. So off again to Rothman. And after looking at it. The doc couldn't rule out a potential cyst on the femur. Come again? And another date with an MRI, which I did today. You know you're an old pro when you can get in the machine as is, no need to change into one of those goofy doctor outfits. The tech was a runner as well and felt my pain. So when I went to leave he said pick up your report later today and I didn't see a cyst. Also, said thinks it's an IT Band issue. Could it be a ray of hope. Upon my return, two fist butts with the tech. A tight IT band. Rest and stretching. Whoo Hoo. Life is good again. And I know, most non runners think I'm crazy. But if your in the band, you get the music. My running days are more limited these days but I still like a good sweat when working out. Just happy right now nothing more serious. And now to deal with this rest issue! I'm not who that likes to sit around, but I will for now knowing that I just got lucky.