Advice needed!

delboy604
delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
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I get very painful behind my shins when I walk. I've been told it is because of my extra weight. I used to run when I was in my late teens and early 20's. Now in my mid 30's. So hard to get back into it.!!!!

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Shin splints suck. I hope this article helps.

    http://www.runnersworld.com/tag/shin-splints
  • delboy604
    delboy604 Posts: 116 Member
    Thank you. I will check it out.
  • SillyAnneh
    SillyAnneh Posts: 7 Member
    I had that problem, too. Sounds like shin splints. I was sedentary for years (computer games, ftw?), then decided to get in shape. Decided to start walking to school (1.3 miles one way), and for the first few weeks, I got those splints bad. I remember getting home and just falling onto my bed because of the pain. Now I run and bike, and have no problems. Keep on working at it, they'll go away eventually! Just remember to stay hydrated, and don't give up!

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