Shin splints!

[wendymirage]

So I went out to run two days ago and decided to do a run with no music and just my watch. Planned to run for about 40 mins.

15 mins in and I got a call from someone which I needed to take. I did contemplate ignoring it but thought it would be a good test to see if I could hold a conversation whilst running...well I couldn’t...so I slowed down to a brisk walk and spent the remainder of the call alternating between slow jogging and walking.

The day after I woke up with painful shin splints! I’m so annoyed at myself. Consequently I’ve not run for the last 2 days and I’m still in some pain.

Any advice on what I can do to alleviate the pain and when I might start running again? I’m guessing once I’ve been out of pain for a few days? Any advice gratefully received...Thank you.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Shin splints are caused primarily by the impact of running. There is advice in the guide to the plan on minimising impact and dealing with injury.

Rest up and try to run a bit slower next time, possibly with shorter stride.

Are you wearing proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop?

[wendymirage Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the advice. Because of Covid the shop couldn’t give me a gait test so I just got a decent pair of Nike’s. They’ve been great and seen me right through C25K with no problems. I’m really careful to stretch after every run too.