Pulled hamstrings

[Liz-is-trying]

Second pulled hamstring in 5 weeks. Now in week 6 of c25k, but have to keep stopping the running. Driving car painful on buttocks. I do stretches but feel hamstrings tight.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Sorry, I can't advise really except to say it's not a good idea to continue running when you are injured...have you seen your doc? Or Googled your symptoms? That's what I'd do. Hope you fell better soon xx

[Liz-is-trying Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks for your reply. I did mention it to go but nothing really gained. Yes i do check on line. Think it's the usual rest, ice, elevate etc, but so frustrating when i want to increase running.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate in reply to Liz-is-trying]

Yes, most of us have been injured, it IS frustrating to sit on the couch, I've had shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, and a torn knee ligament, but better a short sit than a long one! Ibuprofen gel is good for running injuries. Hope you feel better soon xx

[Liz-is-trying Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks. Here's to a happy and healthy new year! X

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

That sounds painful and I can imagine your frustration being stuck on the IC. Hope it gets better soon, so you can ease back into running

[Liz-is-trying Graduate in reply to boptillyoudrop49]

Thanks for your reply. I walked a bit on the treadmill this morning then did a few runs/jogs of just one minute. Would have loved to have done more but i can feel the hamstring really tight and didn't want to risk it. Anyway it's a start! There was a woman on the treadmill on an incline walking backwards. This was new to me- it was exercising to strengthen her knees as she had knee surgery. Very interesting.