Hi,  whilst running in the Ipswich Half Marathon on Sunday just before the 10 mile point I pulled/strained my hamstring.    I was going up hill and I had ben feeling a bit of a strain in my hamstring when all of a sudden I felt it pull.  Felt a bit like a knot being pulled up the back of my leg.  Unable to run it off and had to walk back to the finish.  Gutted !  A physio took a look at my leg and reckoned it was a strain and to rest it.  I have been able to walk on it without any pain.  Just have a dull ache.  I have iced it and tried some gentle stretches.  My big question is - Am I likely to be fit enough after straining my hamstring to run the Beachy Head Marathon on Sat 22 Oct 11?

Only you will know the answer to that one Portman.

If you strained your h/s going up hill on a HM, ask yourself this: How many hills are there on the Beachy Head marathon and can I realistically cover twice the distance after a h/s injury within the last month?

I would ask if you can carry your place forward to next year - at least you will not lose your fee and you'll know your options.

I wish you well but be cautious....