I am at the end of week 7, and have developed shin pain which is probably shin splints. I really don't want to stop running, what can I do?

I went for a gait analysis and bought proper running shoes weeks ago. I have been running on grass, but ran on the track at the beginning of the week, which I think caused the pain.

[Bandersnatch Graduate]

My understanding is that if it really is shin splints you'll have to rest up or risk damage to the tibia and surrounding tissue. But my 'shin splints' wears off during a run, meaning it's not really shin splints, it's just tightness, so I run through it. If there were damage to the leg there would just be more pain the longer I ran.

Good luck- try icing it a bit- hope it's not the dreaded shin splints.

[Hidden in reply to Bandersnatch]

U can buy trainers 2 help with shin splints... Ask @ sports shop

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Get properly assessed for decent shoes, rest, stretching etc. I had horrific pain, tested up and got decent shoes. All gone now and I ran 15k on Sunday!!