MapMyRun Community - Hamstring Pain

Hamstring Pain

davic90 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:10:05 -0500

I started experiencing hamsting pain shortly after starting my first half marathon. It stopped after about 2 miles,so I continued without any pain, but for the following two days, my hamstrings have been quite sore. I have been stretching. I am wondering should I jog my scheduled 8 miles although my hamstring are still sore, or should I decrease my mileage, or just take off a day or two? Any help would be greatly appreciated. D

Hamstring Pain

prestopper — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:34:13 -0500

Taking a couple days off will help and when my legs are sore I find a hot bath or a hot tub is helpful.

Hamstring Pain

gilmog — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:49:46 -0500

Resting, massage and stretching are all good ways to relieve pain. Taking a day off here and there does wonders for the body and soul. Mix up runs and put in light with hard runs also helps.

Hamstring Pain

tseturtle — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:10:22 -0500

Alternatiing between hot and cold compress helps alot! Also, see http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/toolscontent/0,7156,s6-241-290-291-7010-0,00.html?toolName=What%20Hurts?

Hamstring Pain

Gilly32 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:14:32 -0500

I had a similar problem. I started doing strength work, particarly targeting my Quads and Hamstrings. The problem went away. There is no substitute for strong Quads; Hamstrings, Glutes, Abs, Calves and Shoulders for a runner!

Don't bulk up. Just light weights and high reps 2-3 times a week will do wonders.