After suffering a torn hamstring a month ago, which seemed to have healed, assisted by some targeted exercises, today was the first time I'd risked taking part in parkrun. I'd tried out a 4k walk/jog midweek with no adverse effects to the affected leg, although interestingly the other leg's hamstring had been a bit tight afterwards, for a couple of days.
I set off at a steady (slow!) pace and as there were a few minor twinges (to be expected after a month without running I think), decided after about 1.5k to slow it to a brisk walk. This seemed to help, so at 2k I picked it up again and managed to run the rest of the 5k without any further adverse effects. Garmin time 35.40, parkrun time 36.05.
It feels really good to be back, but I think I need to proceed with caution over the next couple of weeks to make sure I don't b****r it up!
Happy running one and all!π
PS Almost forgot to say - today was the first time I was able to wear my '50 parkruns ' t-shirt!π
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How spooky is that Jonathan? I just sent you a private message and then your post popped up! Telepathy between running buddies. Iβm glad you are listening to your body and taking it easy.
Well done for taking it gently, Jonathan, very sensible. And well done on the run! Thatβs a very respectable run coming back from injury. From experience, hamstring pulls can niggle for a wee while, but if you just ease back I slowly I am sure you will be fine!
You're definitely getting there. Everything seizes up when we take time out, not just the injured muscles but all the supporting soft tissue. Warmup becomes particularly important - which is maybe why it eased after the first 2k. Really emphasise the pre run warm up session and take the first 1 or 2 kms very slowly to ease everything into the run. You might find that helps.
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