Healing from shin splints

[Simba77]

So since graduating a few weeks ago my shin splints got really bad. I took a week off and got back into it but with 3 x 2km runs a week my gp and physio say that I need to take it easy and the 2km doesn’t aggravate it as I stop when it begins hurts generally by the 2km mark.

I am feeling like I am being a bit of cop out with it by doing these 15 minute runs. Is it defeating the object of the C25K?

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

No. The object is to get and stay healthy through regular exercise and to enjoy doing it. Harassing your shin splints wouldn’t achieve that at all ! Why not ask your physio about other fitness targets you could work on just now that wouldn’t require you to put weight on your shins ? That way you can be building stamina and suppleness, ready for the long runs later. All the best with it x

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you. I feel good for doing the short runs but have noticed that I can physically do more but my shins start aching so I don’t push it. My physio says do swimming but I am not keen so going to continue with this maybe extend a little each run and stop and walk in between. I know I can do it now suppose I need to listen to my body.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Simba77]

That’s it - respect your legs ! If you aren’t keen on swimming, how about cycling ?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Every run has a purpose, and every run counts... keep on running and maybe you’ll soon be able to go further again.

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks just going to stick to that plan.