Obese doing C25K... and now shin splints?

No you don't have to wait, go to your local running store and have your stride analyzed. You may need more supportive shoes. There are also many stretches you can do for the shin splints. Additionally, Ice works wonders. Take it slow and continue working towards you 5k goal.

Hello!

I had this same problem (shin splints) and found that even if you have a good fitting shoes sometimes that doesn't matter. I ended up having an expert watch the way I walk. What they told me is that my heals roll inward when I walk. This causes strain and hurts the shins. They recommended a different shoe- one with corrective supports in that area. Since getting them I feel much better- it actually forces my heal up and not in. (on the inside section of my foot)

I don't know if this info helps you but it might be worth giving it a try. I went to a running store and they offered to watch me walk with no charge.

anyone can get shin splints - I run a lot - I get them when the season changes and I move from outside to treadmill running and back again

It`s not unusual for someone new to running to get shin splints - don`t give up - but do wait until you are pain free before you run again ( icing them will help )

Did you get your shoes fitted a running store - it is not just about being the right size for your feet but also being the right support for your gait

If you didn`t do so before starting to run try and build up to a solid 45 - 60 mins of brisk walking - including hills if you can.

While running is a awesome form of exercise in many ways it is hard on your body in terms of the pounding - regardless of the weight you are ! - and in the early stages while you are building the muscle and bone strength to run you are not getting very much exercise because you are really not covering much distance

Don`t give up - take a few days off running - try again - a little slower if necessary and try running on grass

I have run since high school and experienced the same thing! When you go to the running store to look at shoes, think also about buying a book called, "The Runner's World Book of Running." It will help you develop a training regimen and may suggest ways to change your stride. I had shin splints when I weighed 120 lbs, so you definitely want to make sure it's not just a weight thing for you! Another great book is "Born to Run" Which is about barefoot running (even if you choose not to run barefoot this is an inspirational book and may change your mind about the technique you use for your stride and the way you land on your feet with each step). Be careful about running in pain or running injured. It can lead to a whole slew of new injuries as you increase your mileage. If you listen to your body though, you will be able to run happily your whole life! Happy trails!

manda when i started c25k i was 216lbs.. granted it has taken my twice as long to complete as other people but i also am now one week away from finishing... i signed up for a 5 k in May... i had horrible horrible shin splints at the beginning there are a couple things you can do to help them...
-ibuprophen before you run,,, anti inflamatory will keep them from swelling which is what causes the pain.
- at least two or threee times a day, sit in a chair stick your feet out in front of you and write you alphabet letters in the air, this will strengthen and stretch that muscle... once you have that pain you do need to take a couple days rest though.
-in your phamacy there is a new line of rubs the one i use is max freeze or bio freeze. put this on and massage into shin before and after you run...
-soak in a warm bath with epsom salt after a run.... make sure your getting your rest days in, running every other day is fine do other workout or strength training in between.
Friend me if you'd like some support. i am 37 years old i am 15 lbs now from my goal weight... you can do this... i promise you can.

dont know how i forgot to mention this put good shoes is also very important,,, find a specialty running store in your area and they will analyze your gait and how you run figure out the best shoe for you.. find out what shoe and go order in online to save some dough.. i use newbalance 760's because i tend to turn my ankle in when i run so these stabalize the movement.

Agreed! When my running shoes were getting worn I started getting shin splints (I was training for a1/2 marathon). As soon as I healed and got new shoes I never had the same problem. Best wishes:flowerforyou: