Hamstring injure and slope down running

[StarkeyGo]

Ok, sorry to be a pain about this but I'm the inquisitive kind and I need answers for everything.

I've been doing some thinking and some research and I think going through two segments downhill on my run plus a combination of other things (poor nutrition due to stomach problems etc) has caused this injury.

I found this which supports my theory. runnersrescue.com/Running_H...

I remember going downhill and thinking, this isn't good.

Anyways, lesson learned. I'm feeling a lot better, somehow the pain decresed and moved to my lower back. I'm wearing compression tights and taking ibuprofen every 8 hrs or so.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Downhills may seem easy but they’re harder on the legs than uphill. Hope you’re not sidelined for too long.

[StarkeyGo Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I should be Ok soon. Unfortunately, I. can't avoid them because I live on a hill! Is all good learning.

I'm going to try and find some flat segments to test the waters now. Will keep you posted!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to StarkeyGo]

Me too... and running down and off it does help the heart and lungs if not the legs. There’s a Strava segment on the steep bit of the descent, I look to never light that up with a medal, then I know I’ve run it well. As long as we run them correctly, both up and down can be good. I do like a flat bit though 🤣

[StarkeyGo Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

LOL, I'm just too afraid now, I'll find a flat circuit to run. When I'm stronger and more knowledgeable I'll go for the steep bits. x