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Hey 👋🏼

Very new to this. Just started to run. I’m on week 3. But my shins hurt. (Shin splints) 🤷🏻‍♀️

Should I wait until they are no longer hurting before running again?

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Absolutely, you want to make sure you've completely healed before running again!

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Hiphop2 in reply to packersruns

Thankyou! Just wasn’t sure if I was doing the right thing. 👍🏻

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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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

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

Enjoy your journey.

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