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    ericsawyer1973

    Hi, been running for 2 months now and I’m up to 3 miles with a 9 - 10 min pace.  I have my breathing under control and I think I’m pushing myself.  The only problem is my hamstrings are killing me start to finish now and I don’t understand why.  It’s slowing me down and almost breaks my will.  Does anyone have any suggestions on what to try? 

    • CommentAuthorrach649
    • CommentTimeMar 18th 2008
     
    rach649
    Stretch and strengthen
    • CommentAuthorwestconn
    • CommentTimeMar 18th 2008
     
    westconn

    Agreed that you definitely need to be stretching.  Don't just stretch the hamstrings.  Make sure you are also stretching the quads as well. 

    • CommentAuthorBendy
    • CommentTimeMar 18th 2008 edited
     
    Bendy
    Are you leaning forward while running, or stretching your legs out too much? Check your posture with a friend, (or mirror in the gym)
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    ericsawyer1973
    Thank you all.  :)
    • CommentAuthorkatydhin
    • CommentTimeMar 19th 2008
     
    katydhin
    Are you taking rest days between your runs? Maybe your legs just want to repair... When starting running, the body is not yet ready to a big amount of running. Your muscles will strenghten rapidly but ligaments takes more time... Patience and perseverance may be your bests friends (...along with A LOT of stretching (all the time,even on your days off!)).

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