Knee issues

Hi all,

I have my first marathon coming up soon. The problem is that the last 2 months I have been really struggling with my knee when going past 20k.

I get a pain right under my knee towards the outside and it just gets worse. I have done a lot of strength training lately but I still fear it will come back.

My time goal is pretty much out the window and I just want to finish. I was therefore wondering if anyone has experienced something similar and have some tactics / strategies i can use to make sure i finish.

Also are painkillers ok for the race? I seem to find mixed advice online.

Any help is appreciated !