I went and bought a patellar tendon strap at the Springfield Running Center yesturday. I was praying this would solve my knee problem. I tried it out on the treadmill for a 3 mile lunch workout. It felt pretty good. I increased and decrease the elevation to test it out on a hill. Towards the end of the workout my knee felt a little funny, but good.
After work I tried to over do it, by putting in another 3 on the treadmill. Once again my knee held up. I now have a positive outlook towards the marathon. Keep your fingers crossed!