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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!πŸ˜€

PS Almost forgot to say - today was the first time I was able to wear my '50 parkruns ' t-shirt!πŸ‘

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Glad you’re out and about again JP!

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toOldgirlruns

Thanks OGR - it feels good to be back!

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Dexy5Graduate10

How spooky is that Jonathan? I just sent you a private message and then your post popped up! Telepathy between running buddies. I’m glad you are listening to your body and taking it easy.

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Yes, definitely some psychic weirdness going on !πŸ˜‹ Thanks -discretion is definitely called for...

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Well done JP. Sensible approach. Hopefully you can put this behind you now. πŸ‘

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toBeachcomber66

Thanks BC - yes fingers crossed and legs uncrossed!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

So glad you're off the IC sounds like you are listening to your body while you get back to full fitness- well done. Happy running

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toGrannyhugs

Thanks GTB - yes, only a month but feels longer!

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Jennypenny2Graduate10

Glad your back running and feeling a lot better.

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toJennypenny2

Much appreciated JP

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GranspeedGraduate10

πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘ Glad you’re back. Take it gently & all fingers crossed for a smooth return to form. 😊

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toGranspeed

Thanks GS - yes slow and steady!

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CoddfishGraduate10

Glad to hear this J, must feel good to be making progress

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toCoddfish

Thanks Coddfish - certainly does

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Yay Jonathan, good news indeed. πŸ‘πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ‘ Glad you got to PR yesterday, and welcome to my pace! Like it? πŸ˜…πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

Hope you felt proud in your 50 shirt. πŸ‘ŠπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Cheers Cheeky - well it was interesting but I have to admit I was itching to go a little faster!

Yes it was great to wear it at lastπŸ˜€

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Sadie-runsGraduate10

Well done for taking it gently, Jonathan, very sensible. And well done on the run! That’s 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!

All the best to you. x

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Thanks Sadie - helpful adviceπŸ‘

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IrishprincessGraduate10

Great news Jonathan πŸ‘ That all sounds positive. And congratulations on your 50 t-shirt, fab achievement πŸ™‚

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toIrishprincess

Thanks IP - doesn't seem that long since I did my first one !

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RunningroniGraduate10

Glad you are recovered and being sensible

Very well done on the 50 t shirt.

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toRunningroni

Thanks RR - yes sensible is my middle name !πŸ˜‹

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linda9389Graduate10

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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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply tolinda9389

Thanks Linda - I will certainly try that πŸ‘

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KatnapGraduate10

Well done JP! Maybe slower easier jogs for getting confidence back. How are you feeling today?

πŸŽ…πŸ± Xmas Katnap πŸ±πŸŽ…

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JonathanPGraduate10β€’ in reply toKatnap

Thanks Katnap, I did my first unbroken 5k run (at gentle pace) this morning and all still seems well so onwards.....!

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