Green Eggs and Hamstrings

[Sweder]

Thanks chaps. I googled for running injuries and found 'Foot Doc'.
He recommends the following for hammies:

Ice the area using a medical ice pack/ Take Ibuprofen to help reduce swelling

Perform hamstring stretches - the medieval ones where you sit down, stretch out your leg and grab your foot (I lost it around this point) and hold for 10 seconds . . .

If you have to run, or if the injury appears slight (like mine does) then don't run on uneven surfaces (uh-oh) - run on flat level surfaces and shorten your stride (where's the fun in that?)

Use a tubesock or neoprene brace (I invested in a tubesock today)

As of now it's feeling OK, but you're both right - not worth risking it. Like Andy I will postpone my run scheduled for tomorrow morning and switch to Saturday morning for a pavement lope, with no hills (aaaaaargh).