Shin-splints?

[ChrisMcB]

Since my last Week 1 run (now on 2nd run of Week 2), I've had mild pain in my shins. Not at all bad, just achey when I press, but I don't want it to become a problem, as I don't want to lose momentum. How can I prevent against full-blown shin-splints?

[Mark181261 Graduate]

Im on week 6 and I had the same problem all cured with compression socks and new trainers! Transformed the runnig!

[TJFlute]

I had the same for a couple of runs at the start of the 9 weeks. New trainers and stretching at the end of the runs helped me because I haven't had bad shins since.

[ChrisMcB Graduate]

Thanks guys. I'm just running in my regular Nike trainers, I have no idea if they're for road running or what, but they're comfy and cushioned. I'll look into those compression socks, though!

[Greg_M Graduate]

Good kit is part of it but fundamentally your legs need to build up strength and no amount of robocop armour will help with that I am afraid, time and TLC will be a major factor.

I did a bit of an essay in the blogs section if you scroll down through - something like "So Shins...Can We fix Them Yes We Can" with my experiences of this which might help as well.

It was a week or so ago so it might be four pages back in.