Shin splints

[headshaker25]

Have been taking it steady, bought proper running trainers, everything was going well and now I think I've shin splints in my right leg.... hobbling around this morning, gutted....

[Carolinemcd Graduate]

Oh boy, they hurt something awful. Mine arrived during my last run of the program. I literally couldn't put any weight on my left leg. Since then I've done 2 walks, 1 run and a session on the rowing machine. Hoping tonight when I try another run it will be rested enough.

I had a little in the early days but found I wasn't stretching enough after my runs and when I did it stopped.

Hope you manage to shake it off. Maybe a second rest day will help but do lots of stretching.

[headshaker25 in reply to Carolinemcd]

I even used a foam roller last night when I got back and they are just evil 😂 do you stretch even on non running days??

[Carolinemcd Graduate in reply to headshaker25]

I do. Although I've slacked a little which could explain why they're back. I used to plank on non run days, and I tried a few yoga moves just to do something extra.

Working on getting back into a routine as it's all gone out the window just recently.

[headshaker25 in reply to Carolinemcd]

That's good advice, I'll start doing that as well then, thank you...good luck getting your routine back on track

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Rest

Ice

Compression

Elevation

[mfamilias Graduate]

Your body may still need time to get its head around what you're asking it to do. Just a thought, but check if you aren't 1) overstriding and 2) landing on your heel - if you overstride, you tend to land on your heel, and can cause shin splints. Check if your foot hits the ground below your hip rather than miles out in front - short strides and landing mid-foot are the best way to avoid injury. Hope you feel better soon.

[headshaker25 in reply to mfamilias]

I have no idea how I run, badly I guess 😂 when I go out for my next run I'll see what's happening

[Rignold]

This too shall pass

[davelinks Graduate]

Early days! rest so the pain fades then resume, slow & steady..

[runswithdogs Graduate]

How fast are your walk breaks? I get shin splints if I walk too fast.