Hi Danny. I tore my hamstring in season in 2008, and was back racing exactly 21 days later. I had a grade 1 of the semi-tendinosis, so might have had a slightly different recovery time.
I didn’t run for the first 5-7 days, but did loads of non-painful activation’s – bridges, SL deadliest (no weight), drills etc. Also lots of neural stretching. The goal here was to experience no pain at all.
After this, I started to add in some running. 14 days post injury, I ran a 10.4 in training, which was when I knew I was ready to compete.
The main thing is to stay positive and do the right things. If you have three weeks compromised training, it will have NO effect on your performance at the USA Masters – it might even help freshen you up quite a bit. Good luck and hope it goes well.
Sounds good – and make sure to pound the upper body….. Most people I know usually run better or Pr 10-21days after returning from the injury..