Shin splints...arghh

[Beany123]

Been doing well since graduation in September. Mainly consolidating 5k, done a few (almost) 6k runs, as well as getting some hill and speed work done with my running club. Unfortunately, I seem to have developed shin splints, even after gait analysis and £135 shoes! Has anyone suffered and how long were you off the road for? I’m booked in to see a PT next week and have been cross training at gym. Just gutted!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Shin splints are often caused by overstriding........ footfall needs to be under your torso, not out in front.

Upping your training regime too quickly or altering your running surface can also cause them, despite the best footwear.

Try easing back your training.

This might help runnersworld.com/shin-splints/

Take care.

[Beany123 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I will have a look at the link. Seeing a PT on Wed who is also going to look at how I run. I’ll be mindful of my foot strike though. I didn’t know that. Thanks IannodaTruffe xxx

[Buddy34 Graduate]

I had shin splints on 1 leg only , don't know how that works. Any way I used this video and it really helped.

youtu.be/IDvHxir7bXM(Not working as expected?)

[Beany123 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Buddy, that’s what I’ve got!! That vid looks great. Going to try those massages!

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Beany123]

It worked for me 😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Excellent video!! Have saved it!!!

[Run46 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks for that Buddy...couldn't figure out how to save it so shared it to my son's WhatsApp to watch later, he already thinks I'm obsessed so will just ignore it 😉👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Oh it must be so disappointing to have an injury at this stage. Feel for you 😢Follow IannodaTruffe advice and hopefully you will soon be back in those trainers. The runs will wait for you! Meantime lots of opportunity to stretch and flex and read all the running links. I have recently been reading up on Chi Running. Very interesting 🧐 Let us know how things progress.

[Beany123 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you Annieapple. I have a few machines in my outhouse (elliptical, bike, rower and weights) going to do what I can to keep fit 😳 will read up on Chi running. Sounds interesting!!!

[PeterBrash]

I suffered really badly earlier on this year and didn’t want to take a few months off which seemed to be the recommendation.

Someone else has posted a video with some exercises which helped keep me going, might be worth searching for that. One exercise was using a resistance band tied around the foot of heavy furniture. Another exercise was standing on one leg and raising yourself up on to top toes and holding that for a few seconds.

After competing my first 10k I started doing the Maffetone method (or a close approximation). I’ve slowed down as I don’t let my heart rate go over 140 bpm. I also adapted my running, so shorter steps at a higher cadence. Since doing that I’ve managed to run for longer distances but have to put up with being overtaken by people almost twice my age. No pain though, I’m also fitter than ever and have reduced my waistline.

Also on the odd occasion when I’ve gone ‘all out’ I’ve knocked a minute off my previously stubborn 5k pb.