I’m back! And so are the shin splints 😫

[RuthyG89]

Completed W1R1 today and this one I’d love to graduate 💪🏻 BUT shin splints came back almost instantly and it makes even the 60 second runs almost unbearable so I have no idea how ill manage it. I’ve tried proper trainers and being fitted up and researched the correct way to run but it’s always the same problem! Does anyone have and tips or advice?

[MichaelH070862 Graduate]

Hi

This is what the NHS advise

Treating shin splints at home

Shin splints can usually be treated at home. The following may help relieve the pain and allow your legs to heal:

rest – stop the activity that causes your shin splints for at least two to three weeks; you can then start gradually returning to your normal activities

ice – hold an ice pack against your shins (a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel works, too) for around 10 minutes every few hours for the first few days; this helps with pain and swelling

pain relief – take over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, to help relieve the pain if you need to

switch to low-impact activities – using a cross-trainer, cycling, swimming and yoga are good ways to keep fit without putting too much pressure on your shins while they heal

You can start to return to your usual activities over the following few weeks once the pain has gone. Take care to increase your activity level gradually, building up the time you spend running or doing sports.

Make sure you follow the steps to prevent shin splints outlined below to reduce the risk of the pain coming back.

Michael

[RuthyG89 in reply to MichaelH070862]

Thanks Michael it looks like in not going to be able to run after all then as soon as I start they come straight back and you can’t get more gradual than 60 seconds on 90 seconds off surely 😔 maybe I can do the app on the treadmill I can’t remember having shin splints when running On one of those

[MichaelH070862 Graduate in reply to RuthyG89]

Hi see how you get on on the treadmill for a few weeks but never give up on the C25K. Try to build up the strength in your legs so you can run outside. I am having to start again due to having GBM4 so if I can do it slow so can you.