Shin splints

[Grimeer]

Anyone had the pain they call shin splints ouch .

[MarkyD Graduate]

Sure. Most new runners have an episode of shin splints early in their career. A quick search for the term "shin" on this forum returned over 1000 hits, most recently an hour ago.

It is so common that there is an FAQ post (from me ) about what I learned from a running store about shin splints (and avoiding it).

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Shin splints can be debilitating and can stop you from running altogether. Shorter strides will help, strengthening exercises will help, gait analysis will help. I do hope that you can find a way to run without this pain. Let us know how you resolve it, and keep us informed of your progress.

[BBBeginner]

Yes - I had these really early on into C25k. I rested for a week then got some decent running trainers and that seemed to do the trick. Good luck x

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I'm no expert on this, but my shins and ankles were really hurting in week one, however I'm not sure it's shin splints, I think it could just be those muscles that need to develop. I'm overweight so they're working hard. I'm in week 2 and the pain is subsiding. I wear men's compression pants *cough leggings* and it really helps. But if it is shin splints, you'll need to rest unfortunately.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on minimising impact, which is the main cause of new runner's aches and pains.

Enjoy your journey.