A question for runners, please!

meeper123

Hi

I am pretty new to running, just finishing up a couch 2 5k program now. I pushed through shin splints until they finally went away and had been running pain free. But I recently starting pushing myself to either run faster or further during my workouts. Now I have an ache on the inner and outer sides of my lower legs... feels like shin splints, just not on the shin What would you guys do for that? Ice, Heat, Ibuprofen, or maybe those icy hot patches? I only run every other day, so I don't think I'm over-doing it.

Thanks so much!

Do you cross train at all? Running can cause your muscles to strain doing weights and yoga really helped me. Just don't do leg weights and run on the same day lol. Streching, warm ups, and cool downs are non-optional. Walk at a brisk pace for about 15 mins then stop strech. Make sure you do that after too . Also keep in mind your shoes are a lot like tires if you have been putting in a lot of miles new shoes may be in order. Most shos are good to around 2000 miles or so depending on the brand.

meeper123

when I say weights I dont mean barbie doll weights either Try the New rules of lifting for her it will change your runs for the better trust me

nphect

make sure you stretch a little before a run, like your calfs and shins. plus focus on your form, wrong form can develop injuries. make sure your running on the balls of your feet so your shifting weight were it should, and pump your arms too. Get those knees up too, to make sure your not putting to much weight on your knees. Other than that its trial and error for me.

oh yeah and if your shoes are older than a year and your hurting , you should probably get a new pair. Technically you should change em out after 500 miles (for running, you could use them for walking or regular stuff)