Starting on a Treadmill

[Mnisha]

Hello all,

I will be starting day 1 on a treadmill at home, (really not brave enough to venture out yet!) the last time I tried the shin splints were awful - any advice?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Shin splints, along with most new runner's aches and pains are caused primarily by the impact of running, so do all you can to minimise it. Stay nice and slow, 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 article about shinsplints may be helpful runnersworld.com/shin-splints/

Enjoy your journey.