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[Posting on behalf of /u/Percinho who is busy trying on his new tri suit that he got on Black Friday sale]
Knee pain is not a normal part of running. You likely need to dial it back a bit. How many miles per week are you running? And are you pushing hard on all your runs?
There’s a park 20 min walking from my place - I run to and from there multiple times a week, maybe 4-5?I push fairly hard. Might take it easy in the upcoming week or two since the knee pains though.
Rest until your knee feels better. Take it slowly and go easier when you get back to it. Most (or all, as a beginner) of your runs should be done at an easy, slower pace. Walk if you need to. I’d also recommend cutting back to 3-4 times per week to start with.
If the knee issues come back, you should check in with a doctor or PT. Don’t ever run through the pain if it gets worse as you go or if it’s affecting your form.