Shin splints

[tismyworld]

So, just completed week 1 run 3, since run 2 I've been suffering the usual aches and pains but worried about the shin splints. Any advice?

[pampam]

Buy yourself good running trainers. Properly fitted, with plenty of cushioning. If possible, get your gait looked at as well.

I got shin splints, from running in old trainers and not doing a few small stretches to begin with. If you watch a race on the TV, they do a few limbering stretches beforehand don’t they. Often while they’re chatting to their coaches or fellow runners. I now imagine I’m them! (Yeah right...we can all dream!)

Running trainers and stretches, equaled no shin splints for me.

See you around fellow runner!