Shin Splints/Half Marathon Training Advice!

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  • misskris78
    misskris78 Posts: 136 Member
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    I've been running for 20 years, and in that time, I've been through a lot of shoes. Not all shoes are created equal, and a shoe that rocks for someone else might not be right for you.

    I've had good luck with NB, Asics and Brooks; but have had terrible luck with Nike and Saucony. I can't do heavily cushioned shoes but I do like a trainer with about a 6-8mm drop for distance. My shoes wear pretty evenly.

    A cushioned shoe with a sizable drop - think 10mm or more - is going to feel fantastic in the store; but some of them promote a slapping effect that can cause shin splints. A cushioned 9 mm shoe will give me shin splints, but a firmer 9 mm might great for the distance. I don't like a 0 drop shoe for distance because I don't think they provide enough midfoot support, but they're great for a 5k.

    Unfortunately, it may take some time to find your sweet spot.

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