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Shin Splints!
SammySam5205
Posts: 20
So I'm training for a marathon, the last long run I did was my first time at 13 miles, it was last weekend. Since then my calves never really recovered and all week when i tried to run my right shin would get so tight I couldn't support my weight. It's been 3 days since my last run, I'm also getting a cold 
, how long should i take off? Will i effect me badly? Im also worried about gaining weight...since Thanksgiving is this week too. help?
, how long should i take off? Will i effect me badly? Im also worried about gaining weight...since Thanksgiving is this week too. help? 0
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Its just like weight lifting if you go to hard to fast damage will be done. Buddy of mine did a marathon with out any conditioning running. he was pretty healthy and in shape before the run but he was pretty much on bed rest for 3 weeks after becasue his shin spints were so bad. So id say just take it easy let it build up so you dont hurt your self.0
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I was getting shin splints till I switched my shoes.0
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