Me & running do not mix well

wedjul05
wedjul05 Posts: 472
edited November 11 in Fitness and Exercise
And it's frustrating me no end. I love running, used to be in a running club when I was younger.

Hurt both my knees and both ankles when I went back to running last year. Got my gait analysis done, got a really good pair of runners. Been taking it very handy getting back into it. Doing couch 2 to 5K in the gym and started running outside too, love it.

I had to stop at 11mins today in the gym as my shin's were KILLING me and my ankles were burning a bit. I could have kept going but those parts of my body told me to stop. It's very frustrating.

Should I book a physio appointment to just be on the safe side? You've no idea how much I want to get back into running. Any experienced runners out there to give me some advise?

thanks

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  • Jackpalm
    Jackpalm Posts: 27
    I've had the same problems. I had terrible shin splints in both legs. I need to rest them for 2 weeks. I then bought compression socks and inserts for my running shoes and I've starting walking up to 5 miles. I'll be running again soon. Good luck and don't give up!
  • noexcuses84
    noexcuses84 Posts: 100 Member
    i would say def see a physio. i had a netball injury 10 yrs ago and it was still hurting up untill the start of this yr! the pysio gave me some good exercises to do at home and now it's pretty much fine. Also maybe instead of running for 11 mins and killing ur shins how about u do interval training?? so 1 min running 1 min walking briskly. It might take that contstant strain away. Good luck :))
  • gsettine
    gsettine Posts: 5 Member
    Talk to a physical therapist, I've been told that there are at quick at home exercises you can do to help alleviate shin splints
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
    I do alternate walking with running, taking it very handy on the treadmill with my fantastic track record!

    I will see how I get on later in the week. Taking a rest day tomorrow then I might either go to the gym/outside on Thursday.

    It's just very frustrating as all I want to do is run and shift some of this weight. Grrrrrrrrr...........
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    I think you may be pushing yourself too hard, too fast. Take it easy. You have the rest of your life to continue running. Slow it down a bit, build up your endurance. No sense in pushing too hard now, sidelining yourself and not being able to run or giving yoruself a serious injury.
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
    I think you may be pushing yourself too hard, too fast. Take it easy. You have the rest of your life to continue running. Slow it down a bit, build up your endurance. No sense in pushing too hard now, sidelining yourself and not being able to run or giving yoruself a serious injury.

    Do you know me???!!!!!!!!! See this is my problem. If only I could listen to people like you. I probably do push myself too hard too soon.

    Right so, I will try to take it easy with the running.
  • trlrnrgrl
    trlrnrgrl Posts: 80
    Is running on a softer surface possible? Maybe trails, dirt roads, or even a track? I don't know if it will help, but it might be worth a try if it's an option. Softer surfaces can help out different problems for some people, depending on the problem. Trails, with their uneven surface, can be especially helpful if the injury is due to the repetitiveness of running on the same surface.
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