So I took the advice...

[PinkMummy]

& have rested my shin which had been really hurting & it's feeling better. I guess it will hurt again when I start up again so I need to get myself kitted out with some proper running shoes but im raring to get back into it.

I've only completed the first 2 weeks so I think I'll start again from the beginning & make sure I take it slow. Think it will be even harder now the weathers taken a turn for the worse but hopefully I will get out & do it as I enjoyed it so much (considering I was so anti running beforehand). Wish me luck

[runswithdogs Graduate]

It's great you want to dive back in. Just take it super slow and enjoy your successes. I'll be looking forward to hearing how it goes. Best of luck to you!

[Colin-H Graduate]

I had the same problem, good pair of running shoes make all the difference.

[agedsnailspace Graduate]

Good for you! This time around, as well as going slower try taking smaller strides. There is often a tendency to think that when you are running you need to be really stretching out. You don't! A much better running action is to keep you running steps short - short light steps. This will put much less stress in your joints and leg bones - particularly your shins. So, go slow, take small steps - and let us know how you get on!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

well done, and you will find the shoes make a huge difference....good luck

[PinkMummy]

Thank you all, the support on here is brilliant x

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I got shin splints after week 2 too, frustrating isn't it? I had my weeks all worked out, I was traveling and thought I would get week 7 under my belt while I was somewhere flat... it wasn't to be and I so wanted to get back out there! Do get new shoes, they make all the difference.