I am on run 2 week 1 and have shin splints already! Help! Advice please!
Shin splints! : I am on run 2 week 1 and have... - Couch to 5K
Shin splints!
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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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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/
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Take the advice from IannodaTruffe ..then, land lightly and slow right down
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Try taking a look at this video for the technique of landing on the forefoot rather than the heel youtu.be/9L2b2khySLE
Good luck 😊
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!
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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 😬