Shins and calf really hurt

[Simba77]

So I just completed the C25K on Thursday and did the stretches in my yoga class after but seem to have pain in my left leg shin/calf really want to keep the momentum and run tomorrow but feel I will damage more. Any advise ?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Yoga is a great exercise for runners, however, I think you will have to take a rest from running and some yoga until the pain in your leg/shin calf goes, if it persists you should go and ask your doctor for medical advice.

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks for the advice, not what I wanted to hear but in my head I know that you’re right

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Don't ignore the pain... massage or roll that calf.... and try some calf exercises.. If they don't help then get it checked out and don't run.

[2707]

Hi Simba, I would get it checked out before you run again. I am going threw the similar situation at the moment. I have completed ct5k be I have been increasing my speed on the treadmill as i was jogging rather than running. I've pain in my shins more my calf, they ache but the shins OMG no pain or anything whilst not running but as soon as i start to run it's like someone stabbing me with a knife in my shins. I looked on the running world site and it would appear what i am describing is shin splints and can take a couple of months to get better before i can run again. I have also checked this out with a few runners and it does seem to be the case, but not too alarm but if you keep running threw the pain ( if you can ) there is a possibility of a fracture on the shins. You wont believe how fed up i am about it as i was starting to get a good speed up. I had to comment with you saying shins as i don't think anybody would want a possible fracture, so get it checked out before you start again. Maggie

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to 2707]

Thanks Maggie. The pain has subsided since I last ran on Thursday. I am going to see how it goes for a few more days. I will be very upset if it shin splints and I can’t run for months.