Subject: RE: Sore Hamstrings running works the hammies better than just about any other exercise. If your hammies are sore you are obviously running alot. Thats why you have a sore hamstring muscle, the more you run the stronger it will become. You just have to learn the difference between 'good' sore and 'bad' sore. Good sore meaning you have been working hard and the soreness will make you stronger in the long run, and bad sore meaning it may cause injury and you should stop working out for a few days or get it checked out.
As far as a good stretch, get down on the ground with legs out in front of you, sit up straight, keep your knees to the ground and bend over and try to put your head on your knees. You can also open you legs as wide as you comfortably can and stretch from side to side by trying to put your forehead onto your knees.
If the hammie is causing you to feel uncomfortable during the day try taking some motrin or something like that. But never take that stuff before a run or any workout!
My 2c!
good luck with the running and keep up the hard work!! |