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I Miss Running Already
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walshy2
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26 August 2010
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well it's been 8 days since I last ran
In the lead up to Gold Coast Mara I had felt some twinges in the top of my left hammie, where it inserts to the glute.
Got through GC and then had a few days off before pushing on two weeks later to a reasonably quick Half Mara
I should have listened to my body and backed off, but as they say hindsight is a wonderful thing...
8 days ago even though I could still run I could feel it gradually getting worse. It as generally ok when running, but when I cooled down was sore in the hamstring and sore in the inside of my knee where the hammie connects
Time off did not seem to be making much difference, although when I went to the physio two days ago, she stretched, massaged, dry needled and ultrasounded my leg, and so two days later it is showing signs of improvement ie soreness almost gone
I know when I decide to run again I will have to do it gradually eg jog 5 mins, walk 5 mins etc and stop as soon as I feel even the slightest discomfort
Problem is knowing when to start. I have no major goals planned for the rest of this year and so 6ft in March is my next target event, but I really like running and so want to get back into it asap. I know Hammies can be a real problem if you start too soon before they are properly healed
Any advice as to how best to make a decision on starting back would be appreciated
I am pretty thankful for what I have achieved this year and so am trying to look on the bright side and consider this the rest I just had to have after a pretty hard training and racing year (for me), and so maybe all my other overworked body parts are appreciating the rest anyway, but hopefully it won't be too much longer
In the lead up to Gold Coast Mara I had felt some twinges in the top of my left hammie, where it inserts to the glute.
Got through GC and then had a few days off before pushing on two weeks later to a reasonably quick Half Mara
I should have listened to my body and backed off, but as they say hindsight is a wonderful thing...
8 days ago even though I could still run I could feel it gradually getting worse. It as generally ok when running, but when I cooled down was sore in the hamstring and sore in the inside of my knee where the hammie connects
Time off did not seem to be making much difference, although when I went to the physio two days ago, she stretched, massaged, dry needled and ultrasounded my leg, and so two days later it is showing signs of improvement ie soreness almost gone
I know when I decide to run again I will have to do it gradually eg jog 5 mins, walk 5 mins etc and stop as soon as I feel even the slightest discomfort
Problem is knowing when to start. I have no major goals planned for the rest of this year and so 6ft in March is my next target event, but I really like running and so want to get back into it asap. I know Hammies can be a real problem if you start too soon before they are properly healed
Any advice as to how best to make a decision on starting back would be appreciated
I am pretty thankful for what I have achieved this year and so am trying to look on the bright side and consider this the rest I just had to have after a pretty hard training and racing year (for me), and so maybe all my other overworked body parts are appreciating the rest anyway, but hopefully it won't be too much longer
You are sensible to respect it because upset hamstrings cause endless trouble. Although your injury is different to the typical distance runner's hamstring problem - usually up high where it attaches or the sprinters sudden mid hamstring dramatic grab. I know I had the high up version & it took me 2 years - I could run but if I went over 2 hours, faster than a slow jog or did hills it just retore repeatedly. I lost 2 years of racing. My problem was finally fixed by core stability work especially pilates & then running drills. Probably worth speaking to your physio about preventative work & when to start again. But certainly be conservative especially in regards to speed or long runs. Water running is great for maintaining fitness.
Good luck
Lindy