Shin splints!

[JWade92]

I am on run 2 week 1 and have shin splints already! Help! Advice please!

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Week 2 run 1 is exactly the point where I decided that I had to get proper running shoes from a proper running shop that did gait analysis. Bought them next day and did run 2 day after that. Unbelievable difference.

There are other causes for shin splints but that’s what it was for me: totally rubbish trainers.

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Hi JWade92

Lots of advice on NHS website

nhs.uk/conditions/shin-spli...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Slow down, avoid heelstriking, keep footfall under your body not out in front, run on grass or treadmill and wear proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop.

This might be useful runnersworld.com/shin-splints/

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Take the advice from IannodaTruffe ..then, land lightly and slow right down

[Ang62 Graduate]

Try taking a look at this video for the technique of landing on the forefoot rather than the heel youtu.be/9L2b2khySLE(Not working as expected?)

Good luck 😊

[Equi-geek Graduate in reply to Ang62]

Brilliant video - thanks for the share!

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I had the same problem but went for gait analysis and good shoes. I've had no trouble with shin splints since then and have just finished Week4. It's a great programme! Good luck!

[kc44 Graduate]

hi I got them too so I joined a cheap gym and did cross trainer to keep up fitness without impact after a week i was back running - also can now in in air conditioning rather than 30 degree heat! good luck🍀Ps im about to graduate with final run tomorrow 😬

[JWade92 in reply to kc44]

Brilliant! Well done!