May be too fat to jog.

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  • RealMattHopkins
    RealMattHopkins Posts: 75 Member
    It's often all about the shoes. I had the same exact symptoms as you did, got high quality running shoes at the Running Room (chain store, not sure if you have it but it's great), and it was night and day. No more problems. I apparently pronate, which means my ankles kind of cave in toward each other which was causing the pain. The new shoes fixed that right up. Good luck AND don't quit running!!!
  • Funsoaps
    Funsoaps Posts: 514 Member
    I started big and I am a runner now! I have no pain. I have a good pair of Nikes and I put Dr. Scholl's arch support orthodics in them, and never have issues. Always stretch good before, during and even after the run. Hydration is important. You can also go to a rubber track to help, I run on concrete and seem fine!
  • debussyschild
    debussyschild Posts: 804 Member
    Sounds to me like shin splints. Take A couple days off. Soak in some Epson salts and put some ice on them:)

    Yup, you have shin splints. It's not uncommon at all. Happens mostly from overuse and from crappy running shoes. Invest in a good pair and your running will be SOOOO much more enjoyable. Relax, rest up. I'd add some ibuprofen (advil) to the previous remedy.
  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227
    Thanks for all the advice guys! I unfortunately can not afford "good" running shoes. I had a hard time affording my zigtechs and I thought they were decent. Little did I know! haha...I will be able to afford them eventually, but not now. Maybe I'll just stick to week one of c25k...thanks for all the advice!

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