Shin splints

[161_3_494]

I completed run 1 of week 2 this morning. I’ve been feeling some aching/slight pain in my shins the past couple of days. I’m suspecting that this is shin splints. I am icing my legs and will have my usual rest day tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice? Should I keep on running?

[Cattheripper]

I am not sure of the right thing to do, I'm afraid. I got really painful shin splints during the first couple of weeks but didn't think to find out anything about them. I just continued. I have just completed week 3 and I haven't had any pain. I am not sure if it is because I ran a lot slower during these one (they were longer runs)? **Off to google now**

[161_3_494 in reply to Cattheripper]

That makes sense. Good to know that I’m not the only one experiencing this and I can carry on through it. I might try taking a slower pace. Thank you!!

[Cattheripper in reply to 161_3_494]

Just remember that I know nothing really If you feel like it is getting worse, then perhaps not a good idea to continue on? I felt like I could run through it, so I did. Gosh, I am not helpful at all, am I? Sorry! Perhaps a more experienced runner will come along and help.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Aching is pretty normal... pain not so much. Here’s an article on shin issues which may help you work out the cause, and how to go forwards from here. runnersworld.com/health-inj...

We cannot advise on whether or not to run on Thursday, but if you suspect it’s shin splints some rest will help. In general, strengthening work helps to avoid theses issues, as does post run stretching. Slow the run right down, land your feet flat and under the body, consider softer surfaces, and great running shoes. The latter of these is a little more difficult while all the specialist running stores are closed, these people sportsshoes.com/gait-analysis/ offer online gait analysis if you have access to a treadmill, and this link also details the wet footprint test if not. The next stage is usually to try shoes of the right type and pick the most comfortable... right now that may not be possible, so go for one with a high comfort rating and look for a discounted shoe (there’s plenty available at the moment for obvious reasons... and the autumn shoe lines are about to be released too which will see other prices reduce)

[161_3_494 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you so much for your help and all the information you have given me! I’ve ordered some Nike Flex Experience Run 9 shoes - unfortunately they won’t be arriving until beginning of May due to such circumstances recently. Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it 😄

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Maybe give yourself a few days rest if you're in pain . This is a link I've posted numerous times as it helped me in the early weeks of c25k 😊😊

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[161_3_494 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The guide to the plan includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

[161_3_494 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Fab, thank you ☺️