Pains in lower legs whilst running.

[Neil75]

I am currently on week 3 but find myself struggling with pains in my lower legs whilst running (in shins with each step)

Feel ok afterwards though, is this down to how I run or am I not warming up fully before I start?

Thanks

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Check out some of the useful tips on the S and F forum..loads of ideas there for our all important pieces of running equipment...The pinned posts are full of useful stuff!

E.g

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/s...

healthunlocked.com/api/redi...

Take a look

[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, stretching after every run and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[MarkyD Graduate]

That’ll be shin splits, then. Very common in new runners. You may be overstriding... this is where your foot is landing on a straight leg ahead of your hips, and causing jarring. At the end of the run your gait returns to normal and the pain goes away.

Easy fix: slow down. Slow down by taking a shorter stride. Google Japanese Slow Running to see the style. Try landing each foot more quietly.

[Neil75]

Thanks for the advice 😎