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Help with shin splints please

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Hi Guys - newbie here

Ive just completed the first jog of wk 4 C2 5K and my shins are really struggling - my breathing is vastly improved but my legs........

Ive had my gate checked and now im wearing support socks and specific trainers

any advice welcome please :-)

Elaine

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Welcome to the forum and well done on

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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