Shin splints?

[Caley67]

I'm on week 8 and getting slight pain in my shins after runs. Anyone got advice about resting between runs? I normally have 2 or 3 days rest in between runs, but should I take a week off for shins to heal? Tips appreciated. Regards grant

[jadevictoria Graduate]

Is the pain only after the run? I had chronic shin splints through my teen years and it was always during walking and would subside shortly after I stopped.

[Caley67 Graduate in reply to jadevictoria]

Yup, only after the run ...gonna rest for day longer and only do 25 mins on Saturday...my pal said do stretches on rest days too?

[nowster Graduate]

Are you doing any after-run stretches?

[Caley67 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Yup, calf, hamstring etc after 5 min walk to warmdoen.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

You might need proper shoes fitting with a gait analysis

[Caley67 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Ach, hope I dont after shelling out 85 on asics, but probably worth it. Did you get gait analysis?

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Caley67]

Yes for my first shoes but now I know what I need, I can get them cheaper online. ASICS gave me shin splints.

[Caley67 Graduate]

Shin splints from asics? Will do a firefox search for them....thanks for tip...presume they offer support when running?

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Caley67]

Shin splints in pain in the shins 😶

[Caley67 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Yup, dull pain in the shins, ankle not too great either..gonna try in soles , running reduced times and longer rests.

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Caley67]

Try gel heel cups

[Caley67 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Will do, many thanks

[Ellaloux Graduate]

I’ve had a few issues recently with my left shin. The pain would start as soon a I stopped running. I decided after my run last Friday that I needed a little break as I didn’t want to cause more damage! Today was my first run since last Friday and so far so good- no post run shin pain!!

I was a little reluctant at first to take some time out but it was definitely worth it!

[Caley67 Graduate in reply to Ellaloux]

Many thanks for advice, will try longer rest and only running on grass for less time.

[Caley67 Graduate]

First run today after weird hayfever virus. Ran with new compression socks and heel cups for shorter 21 mins, over 4k...felt better...going to repeat tomorrow