Injury :(

[robyng92]

Hi All,

I am on W3R2 and i have really bad Shin Splints. I don't want this to stop me running although online it says the only thing to do is rest!

Does anyone have any tips on how i can cure these asap??

I am doing soo well and feel really disheartened by this

[Sarah-A Graduate]

Rest really is the best thing i'm afraid.

Another thing to consider is if you have the right running shoes? You could also try running on softer surfaces (grass as apposed to pavement) when you recover.

[MarkyD Graduate]

When you do run, take smaller steps and do not stride. If you want to run faster, take small steps more often, don't extend your stride. Think hard when you are running about running quietly, place your foot quietly on the ground and don't let it 'slap'. This should develop into a life-long habit and will protect your shins. Your body will strengthen up over the next few weeks and (hopefully) shin splits will be a thing of the past.

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...are you able to swim until you've recovered to keep active?

[Northernspirit Graduate]

Agree with other comments, and.....ice packs on shins; stretching calves; anti-inflam gel; rest and rest; don't 'heel strike' ( the only thing I don't like about Laura's tips); I bought trainers with softer heels for more cushioning; compression socks. Bingo!!! All that worked for me. Now I have sore calf muscle which is keeping me back.....so close to graduation it's doing my head in

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i got shin splints a couple of years ago when i tried this and gave up...this time i got some advice re proper shoes and also was told to ice my shins after every run for ten minutes....i am only 3 weeks in but it seems to be working and its further than i got last time