c25k - shin splint & sore knee

goldengirl28
goldengirl28 Posts: 129 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Morning all,

I'm on week 2 of the c25k and i've started to get a a sore knee (on the inside of my left leg below the kneecap) and a slight shin splint on my right leg

I don't want to stop as i'm getting into the groove of this running lark, any prevention suggestions or any thing i can do, to help them recover before my next run on Monday?

thanks

PS: i got fitted for trainers

Replies

  • agentpants
    agentpants Posts: 8 Member
    HI

    I have suffer alot with shin splints and have found that my problem was poor running form, I would heel strike rather than land with a flatter foot. I also tried to do too much early on.
    I also found by putting ice on the shins after each run helps

    Good luck and keep going
  • goldengirl28
    goldengirl28 Posts: 129 Member
    thanks agentpants, I'll go grab the frozen peas now :)

Categories