Pain in shins

[DearMouse]

W2R3 kinda done... It's not that I am exhausted or anything but the pain in my shins make even walking hard...never mind running... 😔 Anybody else experiencing this?

[Macshoppers Graduate]

Well I feel for you as I am in exactly the same boat- but mine is at the back at the top of my Achilles. I’ve also just completed week 2 run 3, but there’s no way I can carry on right now. I’ve had issues with my Achilles before but lower down. I’m hoping it’s a pulled muscle not tendon, but I’m afraid it is the tendon. I’m limping so can’t imagine getting back to running. So frustrated as I really want to do this!

[Anitacstrong Graduate]

Yes but mostly on my left leg. I wondered if maybe when I run (and walk) if I'm slightly bending inwards on that leg and putting a bit more strain on the muscle. Don't really know but yes I can relate to that totally. I'm no expert but I guess we are just using muscles more than they are used to.

[Che321]

I've suffered for years with shin splints which prevented me from even just quick walking sometimes. My shins were getting very painful in week 2 but now I've invested in a good pair of Asics trainers with plenty of support and had no shin issues running week 3. I would recommend looking into your gait / pronation to see if this might help you too

[DearMouse in reply to Che321]

Which ones didyou buy? Want to see if I can get a new pair of running shoes. I think mine are just too old. Yes they are Nike but I have had them about 8 years... Kept them because they are so comfy....

[Che321 in reply to DearMouse]

sportsshoes.com/product/asi... These are the ones I have. I find this website really useful if you're looking for any new gear 👍

Happy running

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Check this out.. and the bit about shoes.. that could be the answer t your pain

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...