Shin Splint Prevention and C25K

Code2fornow

I want to try out the C25K with my husband, but he gets horrible shin splints when he runs. He has nice running shoes by Asics and New Balance and a pair of Nikes, but none of them keep him from getting the shin splints- Any other ideas out there to help with this?

I appreciate the help!

LadyVivica

Try stretching them out by pointing your big toes out you feel the stretch and also writing the alphabet with your big toes

LadyVivica

Also, he might need more arch support, I have very high arches and need extra arch support insoles along with nice running shoes. When the impact of a step causes the arch of your foot to collapse, stretching the muscles and tendons, shin splints will result. Good luck, I am starting C25k too, but starting at week 2 because I've been walking everyday for 30 mins a day.

MoreBean13

He may need to build mileage more slowly. Also, having good shoes isn't necessarily the same as having the right running shoes- try slowing down the program first, and if the problem persists he might need to go to a real running store and get fitted for the right shoes for his particular gait.

Also, ice the shins down right after running.

piratesaregrand

I agree with getting your shoes fitted.

I bought a good pair or shoes, and even walking in them I'd get pain, but I was fine walking around in my flimsy chucks jandals etc.

Went to a sports shoe shop were the do proper fittings, no problem since

kritterxx

I just came back from my doing my C25K first run, and I got terrible shin splints during the very first run. This has never happened before I did the C25K on the treadmill fine, but today I was running on road in a very hilly area, when the pain got too bad I moved to the side of the road, where it was grassy and softer and this seemed to help. I found that the running parts were less painful, as soon as I stopped running and started walking, it became so painful ): I had to pause several times and try stretching, but again, really painful. Strange because I often walk around the area for 1-2 hours and am completely fine. No idea what happened today.

Perhaps he could try it on a treadmill first, to see if his feet or the terrain?

In reply to the arch support comment: absolutely, having his feet looked at and shoes fitted properly is probably the best idea. I have extremely flat feet and collapsed arches, so opposite problem pretty much, and my insoles are fairly uncomfortable, but they do help.