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After suffering from occasional tightness in my left hamstring whilst running for the last 2 or 3 weeks , (despite warming up, stretching etc) it became more painful and frequent during my run on Christmas eve. I have now decided to substitute cycling for running for the time being. Anyone have any idea how long I need to avoid running for? I think the strain was caused by over ambitious speed work.
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Use easy gears and "spin" - don't try to grind out big gears on hills.
Good luck with your recovery.
Cornish Ironman; Do you place much value on hill reps using an outside bike for running training (especially hill running?)Cycling seems to be totally "hamstring pain free" so I wondered about doing some hill reps on the bike (again in lowish gears but going quite fast).
I try to ride hills in the saddle and not stand up unless absolutely necessary.
What you are suggesting would be a good aerobic work out (wear a heart monitor and watch the reading rise!)
I don't do specific hill sessions on the bike, but know some people that do.
That said I do hill reps (running) on the sand dunes near where I live.
Paul.