What's with the sore shins??

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farmerswife87
farmerswife87 Posts: 72
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I'm on Week 2, Day 2 of Couch 2 5k, and my shins are KILLING ME! I have good quality, fairly new running sneakers, but my shins start to THROB after about 10 minutes of jogging. Is there anything I can do to fix this situation?

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  • jules0516
    jules0516 Posts: 158
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    I have the same problem, interested in answers too!
  • Panda_Jack
    Panda_Jack Posts: 829 Member
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    Shin splints.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints

    If you search through the forums, there's some great posts about how to take care of these injuries.
  • horndave
    horndave Posts: 565
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    1. go see a doctor.
    2. stretch them.
    3. stretch your calves
    4. take a day off from the running and pounding and do foot exercises (Hold foot up and rotate up and down as well as clockwise and counter clockwise)
    4. ice them after running.
  • mgreen10
    mgreen10 Posts: 229 Member
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    I believe this is a condition called shin splints
    link :
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints

    which is common in people who run a lot. some say that walking on your heels for some times will help relieve this.
  • ItsOn130
    ItsOn130 Posts: 269 Member
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    Sounds like shin splints... I get them too... I usually work through it but stretching them out helps. When I got them in high school the doc told me to use a heavy duty elastic ( I used a fitness band) put part of it under a chair leg or something similar and pull back with your feet to strengthen them. Sorry, it's hard to explain, but hope it makes sense!
  • darblij
    darblij Posts: 89
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    Ouch, sounds like shin splints.....not sure how to help them heal, probably resting them is the best....don't take my word for it though.
  • dgaskin77
    dgaskin77 Posts: 2
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    http://www.madetorun.com/running-resources/questions-about-running/why-do-my-shins-hurt-when-i-run/

    It can be other things bsides shin splints as well.

    Check out the website above.
  • remssap
    remssap Posts: 1
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    It shin splints! I had the same thing happen to me. I bought new shoes (mine were 5 years old) and insoles designed for my feet. It made a WORLD of difference. We have a place called FleetFeet where the look at how you walk and fir you for the insoles. Also you need to ice your shins and lay of training for a day or so. Keep your head up I am now running almost the whole time only 1 min breaks between!!
  • dianarae82
    dianarae82 Posts: 15
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    Copied and pasted from your first post:

    Could be any number of things. Too much too soon. Not enough rest in between workouts. Your shoes might not be the best fit for your running form.

    You should try alternating ice and heat on them. I do it for about 20 minues on each leg when mine act up. It helps. Also, google exercises for shin splints. A lot of them will tell you to spell out the alphabet with your toes, or something similar. And make sure to warm up really good before your workout, and stretch your calves REALLY good after. I stretch mine before and after but some folks will say not to stretch before a workout, just do a good warmup.
    I'd recommend going to a running speciality store that can observe your form and shoes. They should be able to help you out.

    I struggled with shin splints for many many years so I understand the frustration. Good luck :)
  • ncuriel
    ncuriel Posts: 2 Member
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    There is something that runners call "Shin splints" maybe google that to see if that's what you think is going on with your shins. Some people's go away after awhile, and some people develop stress fractures in their shins. I think it is from the impact of running on concrete or other very hard surfaces. Perhaps running on a rubbery track or on asphalt or dirt trails would help? Also, when I used to run cross country in high school, we would ice our shins before and after each run to treat shin splints.

    -n
  • spicegeek
    spicegeek Posts: 325 Member
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    good quality running shoes may not be the RIGHT running shoes - you need to make sure your shoes support your running gait - the way your foots lands - a specialist running store ( not a random sports store ) will be able to examine the way you run and suggest the right shoes
  • kani02
    kani02 Posts: 1
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    Hey farmerswife... Those are your typical shin splints. I used to get them all the time when I ran 10k's back in the day haha.. Its because the arch of your foot is dropping and so the shin muscle and the tendon will stretch so it results in a less blood flow to the region and over time it will become inflamed.
    Because I was having the same issues and went looking for answers. This is what I came across and I think you'll find it useful.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drryan1.htm
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
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    make sure those new shoes fit your feet positioning. They make shoes for supination, pronation and a nuetral step. They don't mark that on the boxes when you buy them and unless you go to a running store and they analyze your steps or you know your step and look up the shoe model online you won't know you bought the wrong kind. They make a HUGE difference.
  • remembertheharddrive
    remembertheharddrive Posts: 133 Member
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    Shin splints are an overuse injury that often plagues new (and old) runners when they do too much too quickly. Whether its accelerating their distance or tackling new terrain (like steep hills). Rest, ice and ibuprofen is the best remedy. You should cut back on what you're doing to ease the symptoms. If your shins are hurting outside of running as well, like just walking around, then I'd suggest taking a week or two off entirely from running and try swimming as an alternative form of cardio until you heal up.

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