Shin Splints

charlenequinn94

Needing some advice I was on my way to completing week 6 day 3. All of a sudden I could not do it my right leg felt like it was going to collapse out from under me. After talking to one of my friends, who suggested that I might be having a problem shin splints. I have been walking for the last week; changed the insoles in my shoes, ice it when it hurts, aspirin, and apply heat. With all of this my leg is feeling better. My question is which week should I pick up with when it comes to C25K training? I am thinking week 4.

murphy612

oops, I answered a question you weren't asking lol

likitisplit

I'd only go back a week. Or, since you're well past W5D3, just try out a slow 15 minute run and see how you feel.

charlenequinn94

Thank you I will give that a try.

MyouTakaraTriesAgain

Don't forget to stretch the Achilles's tendon when you're done running! Shin splints often occur because the muscles attached to it (gastrocs and soleus) are stronger than the muscles on the front of your shin (mainly the tibialis anterior), and they become unbalanced. Stretching can help.