Shin splints?

[Gilliano666]

Help! Lower right shin seems a tad painful, say 2/10. It doesnt seem bad enough to stop me from today's run (w6r2).

Anyone else had this? Seems common complaint with new runners.

Any advice would be much appreciated, but pleeeeeeze don't make me rest 😢

[Whatsapp Graduate]

Absolutely it is common. Just be mindful you don't make it worse. General advice would be not to run on pain. If it hurts take another rest day. Better ou miss a day now through caution than miss a month through injury.

[Gilliano666 Graduate in reply to Whatsapp]

Thank you for your reply. So frustrating when you want to get out there and run, but sensible advice

[Whatsapp Graduate in reply to Gilliano666]

Haha, I think there are many on this forum that can emphasise with that feeling

[davelinks Graduate]

Yes, as WhatsApp said.. and It's probably just that your a new runner, and your legs have to get used to the forces going through them, hopefully it will fade away with some rest, but never try and run through any bad pain, good cushioning shoes and running on grass may help take off some pressure, remember slow and steady as well..

[Gilliano666 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Thanks Dave. Will take a rest day and hope to get back out there asap!

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Gilliano666]

A new runner’s niggle does not a shin splint make! 😃

Shin splint is agonising pain 10 out of 10

There. Good news 💪😃👍🏃‍♀️ Go Gillian. Slow and steady ☝️

[Gilliano666 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Fab! The pain got worse as day went on, but 7 out of 10 max. Have since invested in proper running shoes, the lady in the shop, (who runs marathons btw), said pretty much same, and take a rest day or so and should be back on track in no time 😊x

[misswobble Graduate]

Good! 😃. Just take it very steady. Absolutely no rush

[Gilliano666 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thanks, I will xx