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Hamstring strain…ugh

kmegow
kmegow Posts: 4 Member
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So, this 51 y/o, slightly older runner pulled a hamstring while running sprints. I am finally getting back into running shape, and now I'm sidelined. Any guess about how long this will take to get better?

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  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
    Totally depends upon the severity of the injury. I have had minor strains that I was able to just run through. Be sure to follow RICE. In general do NOT stretch the hammie at first or VERY easy as the injury is effectively an over stretched hammie. They feel like they want stretching but not usually a good idea.

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