There seems to be a lot of Lower leg problems discussused and Upper leg back problems. I'm running 10Ks three times a week with recovery days in between. My hamstring on my left side seems constantly to ache (not much) just irritating. I stretch well and I feel happy with my running.Any suggestions
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I hope at least two of those 10ks are at a good steady "conversational" pace and NOT flat out. Too much speed work would place unnecessary stress on muscles/ligament and actually have a detrimental training effect.
Also don't stretch before running - just take the first 5 minutes very slowly as a warm up. Afterwards try some active isolated stretching (do a google search for Gerard Hartmanns website on this, he is Paula Radcliffes physio).
Do you still get this problem - sounds similar to one I'm having
If not - how did you cure it?
Thanks
Julie
Anyhow - history? Running since May, and have built up mileage slowly... but prior to that fit-v.fit for five years - since (very) late-20s Combination of tennis; gym; swimming; pretend-boxing against personal trainer; tae-bo; circuits etc etc 4/5 times a week over that time.
Intending to run FLM06 - but may have to take a call on that in 2-3 weeks.... I think I might be being a bit ambitious!
I think I have weak hip flexors on my left side which makes the hammy work harder - so I have to do a stretch pre-running to release these... also have to do some lifts.