Shin-splints ???

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  • Hophead43
    Hophead43 Posts: 1,634 Member
    Thanks for the Vibes!! I had a pretty nice day yesterday, no pain! I have to stop running due to heart issues but those are issues are easier to work on without the pain.
  • Hophead43
    Hophead43 Posts: 1,634 Member
    I went yesterday and just walked for a few minutes and then began to run. I will say I got much further before feeling any discomfort and really had to stop more for my heart rate then for my legs. Thanks you all for the tips!! BTW..drums0203, I have a compression sleeve and usually wear it when I exercise. Thanks again all!!

    I know you didn't ask for this advice, but here's my advice. Slow your pace. If your HR is getting too high to keep going, you're running too fast. Slow it down until you are running at a pace you think you can sustain (even if it's a very slow jog). You'll naturally get faster as you keep training, but for now, just slow it down.

    I started at 5.5 for the first two cycles of 4 mins with 3 min 3 mph walks in between. After that I did 5.3 mph and the last couple were 5.0. I honestly think I can go longer but since my heart attack in 2010 I have a mental block.
  • FabianRodriguez94
    FabianRodriguez94 Posts: 221 Member
    I'm flat footed and had no experience running when i first started, but I went to a running store and got my measurements and a new pair of shoes. They really helped the pain subside, but I still generally got the shin splints after about 5 minutes. You really have to just get your legs used to the impact. Look into the program C25K, it really helps out. I went from not being able to run 3 minutes straight, to running 2 miles without stopping (just came back from a jog). It helped me pace myself and learn to not push myself too hard. Plus, it only took me about a month and a half to get to where I am!

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