45 mile hilly sportive - with only little prep ?

[kingrollo]

Had a few issues with my hamstrings at the insertion point - its an injury i ignored before and ended up off the bike for ages.Anyway this time I caught it early, had physio - and whilst it hasn't gone completely it seems better than it was....
The last 2 weekends I've done 25 miles at a very slow 13mph average - this weekend there is a short but hilly 45 mile sportive right on my doorstep - I am really tempted - but worry about making the hammy worse -

Whats everyone think - do a lone 30 - or MTFU and do the sportive ? - poll attached...

 

[Sharky]

Go for it, but have a backup plan. Explore shortcuts back to the start and be prepared to turn round at about 15 miles if feeling too much. And of course go at your own pace.

 

[vickster]

Book in with your Physio for Monday

 

[S-Express]

Do whichever ride is less likely to aggravate your hamstring. Radical suggestion.

 

[kingrollo]

Do whichever ride is less likely to aggravate your hamstring. Radical suggestion.

It isn't quite that simple (because I don't the answer to that). Because in someways get the blood pumping around promotes healing - and the hammy's get a good workout - but overcook it - and you have a major set back.

 

[S-Express]

It isn't quite that simple (because I don't the answer to that). Because in someways get the blood pumping around promotes healing - and the hammy's get a good workout - but overcook it - and you have a major set back.

So don't over-cook it then. Either way, recovery is your responsibility.

 

[kingrollo]

So don't over-cook it then. Either way, recovery is your responsibility.

OK thanks

 

[Dogtrousers]

The last 2 weekends I've done 25 miles at a very slow 13mph average

What is a very slow 13mph like? All of the 13mph rides I've done have been quite quick.

 

[S-Express]

What is a very slow 13mph like?

A 'slow 13mph' is 13mph for someone who is generally used to riding faster than that - that's my take on it, anyway.

 

[vickster]

It isn't quite that simple (because I don't the answer to that). Because in someways get the blood pumping around promotes healing - and the hammy's get a good workout - but overcook it - and you have a major set back.

Do you cycle in a way that actually properly activates your hamstrings, this isn't always the case I believe (from cycling specialist physio). Try and see

 

[kingrollo]

Do you cycle in a way that actually properly activates your hamstrings, this isn't always the case I believe (from cycling specialist physio). Try and see

A physio once gave me some exercises the ensure the glutes activate - but not heard of any thing to activate those damm hammy's ! - I was advised when having my bike fit that riders with hammy issues should go ever so slightly lower on saddle height...

Seems better that last couple of days - so I might be out of excuses for sunday !

 

[Bollo]

Do you cycle in a way that actually properly activates your hamstrings, this isn't always the case I believe (from cycling specialist physio). Try and see

What do you mean by "activate"? I'm not being snidey - it's just not a phrase I've come across before.

 

[vickster]

What do you mean by "activate"? I'm not being snidey - it's just not a phrase I've come across before.

So they work as they should, muscle activation or engagement

 

[windyrider]

Try this site https://ylmsportscience.com I typed in hamstrings and a number of articles on hamstrings came up, mostly it has to be said on more running/football basis, but some interesting stuff on recovery. I regularly use a wobble board and feel that it has helped me strengthen the full range of ankle movement and articulation but am not in a position to recommend but you could perhaps discuss with your physio professional.

Recovery is a dish best eaten slowly in my experience.

 

[kingrollo]

done and dusted.
Hamstring a bit sore - But hopefully ok