Finally 10 k again

[samsonandrew]

Yay. After suffering shin splints , sore legs and being unable to run 5 k for a few months I changed my shoes and I'm back running properly again. Such a relief after struggling for 3 months. 10 k tonight and feeling great.

[poppypug Graduate10]

Aw , good to see you back Samson, I didnt realise you had been injured , poor you (( ))

Go you , on your 10k , keep in touch ! xxx

[Curlygurly2 Graduate10]

That's great, welcome back xx

[misswobble Graduate10]

Great stuff! So pleased you're back to running. Drat those shin splints!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

brilliant, well done!!!

[samsonandrew Graduate10]

Thanks for all your support. I have missed you all. X x

[beatricerose]

As a shin splint sufferer, do you have any helpful tips?

[samsonandrew Graduate10]

Lots of rest. Decent shoes, foam rolling and lots of stretching. I found kneeling with my feet flat to the floor and leaning back so my shins really stretched helped a lot. I also found some calf compression sleeves which seemed to help a bit.