I agree ice and rest, then start walking, then running.

Agree with Terilyn. But stay on the flats-no hills for awhile. Just ease back in to it. Just had to add I am not a jogger but a walker.

Thanks I've got ice on it now and will get ibuprofen when I go to town!

No swelling=no ice. I'd wrap it to give it more support. Then lots of stretches, jogging makes you tight. Stretch a LOT, all day long....while your brushing your teeth or waiting for coffee to brew. Don't forget your back. Your posture when running is important. I had regular consultations with a personal trainer to see what I was doing wrong. I'd suggest you seek out a good personal trainer. He/she will be able to look at you, give you a series of tests, monitor your progress, hear what your saying and make wise choices for your health. (I've been running for 25 years)

If you don't need a doctors referral try a physio clinic that has gym equipment. You not only want the pain to go away but you also want to strengthen the quads and hips to support your knee. You don't want to start compensating with a sore knee otherwise you'll throw out your hips and that will affect your feet. Check that your shoes fit you properly as well.

And I second nicole's suggestion of checking in with a personal trainer once you go back to running. I'm probably much older than nicole but I started running when I was 22 and am now 63 and still trailrun 3 days a week between 10-14K each time. How - because I pay attention to what my body is telling me and fix things before they become an issue.

And I go to a strength trainer as well to keep everything supported.

Good luck and don't take chances because even though you may want to run, you won't be able to do so.

I wouldn't run. Running or jogging is so hard on your joints. You can get an amazing workout with a fast walk, and I feel so much better than when I run. Our joints aren't meant to take that kind of beating.

I wouldn't run if knees are not in good shape. I gave up jogging and after months when my knees were better I started HIIT instead. I have much more control and can do the exercises on softer surfaces without jarring my knees. I still give them a break when they need it. Also they do better if I do a few squats everyday. But if there is any pain, I let them rest, but bend them to keep them "lubricated".

Well I am going to rest til it's over hurting! I'm new to this like 6 years in and since 4 of those we were in Colorado I didn't get to go all winter! I will CK here I have see one gym and see if they have trainers and how much it costs! Thanks all!