Shin split tips?

[Ydn10]

Hi all,Hope you are well ☺️

I got up to week 5 but got bad shin splints and stopped running for a while, I've started again at week 1 but I feel like the shin splints are back, I'm going to take a week off until they're gone. Has anyone got any tips to getting rid of them?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Kind regards,

Ydn10

[Newrunner2023]

I suffer with shin splints and I was unable to do the first week 5 weeks ago however iv been increasing my exercise slowly and trying to keep the shin splints under control iv learnt not to keep pushing myself. iv also tried wearing shin supports which I got off amazon but I'm currently waiting got physio to help. I find going slow and steady helps.

[backintime Graduate]

There is a guide to starting C25K here

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If you search for shin splints it suggests

"Runners are drama queens, in that what to a non runner is an annoying pulled muscle, is for the runner, a full blown injury. You have to listen to your body and take care not to exacerbate injuries by continuing to strain them. New runners are particularly prone to shin splints, knee pain and calf strains and Achilles tendon strains, which are basically caused by the impact of running. These can often be rectified by reducing impact, by slowing down, shortening stride to avoid heelstrike, running on grass or treadmill, wearing proper running shoes and also by judicious use of a foam roller, an innocent looking, fiendish weapon for the masochistic runner to use to ease strained muscles by self inflicted massage. They hurt like hell, but do an amazing job."

Not sure if that helps but I hope it does

[johnjc8 Graduate]

Hi Ydn10. The best advice I received for shin splints was to stop running on the pavement and move onto the grass. This was really frustrating as my runs have always been on the road - I don't feel completely secure when running on grass. However, after a 2 week rest I tried a different run - on grass. Worked for me, though no universal guarantee.

[ChocoPirate87 in reply to johnjc8]

Thankyou so much for your post. The last time I tried running I got shin splints, took time to rest and never got off the couch until last week. I will take this advice and try to prevent getting them.

[Ydn10]

Thank you all I'll keep you posted on where I go in a few weeks' time.

I'm going to try strengthening my legs up, at the gym, complete gym cardio stuff instead of running, and then try running again. As you suggest I'll probably restart on grass, I struggle with cardio indoors, so I may not do treadmilling.