Need Advice for a new runner training for a 10K...

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  • halhix
    halhix Posts: 48 Member
    I am new to running and I am training for an upcoming 10k as well. As others have recommend, definitely get your shoes fitted by a running store if possible. I have flat feet and noticed that I would get shin splints after long runs. After getting the correct shoes, I am doing much better and I'm really excited about the results. Training on roads or paths is going to be much different from running on a treadmill as it is not padded and a little harder on your body. It is better to get this out of the way as you are going to involve additional muscle groups when running on harder surfaces. Once you've converted over to free running, it will be hard to get back on a treadmill as it becomes boring as all heck! Make sure to get some recovery time after your runs. I noticed that when I tweaked my right ankle that my left knee started to hurt as I was compensating for the injured ankle. I rested a bit and both pains went away.

    I got hooked on running within the past month and I can't get enough. I believe the shoes make a huge difference (and the nice weather we are getting in Atlanta). Good luck on your 10k! :smile:

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  • sarahc001
    sarahc001 Posts: 477 Member
    You should try compression socks, particularly CEP running O2 compression socks. I just got a pair, and they are great for my calves; however I purchased them to avoid shinsplints based on reviews I had seen. So far, so good! I have upped my jogging from nothing (walking 2mi) to jogging 5 miles at an under 10min mile pace over the course of three weeks, and I have not had any pain doing so. I don't know if we are allowed to link to products; if for some reason this is deleted pm me and I will send you the link.

    http://www.amazon.com/CEP-Womens-Running-Compression-Socks/product-reviews/B003EIKBZY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
  • Smashleymae10
    Smashleymae10 Posts: 24
    Thanks everyone for you advice!! I appreciate it, I know there are boards about shin splints all the time, so I appreciate the responses!!

    I didn't even think it would have been my shoes since they were high quality ones, but I didn't think they were the wrong ones. I just thought since they were good for flat feet, they would be good for me. But now after thinking about it, I think my shin splints have gotten worse or aroused since I've been wearing them... So I guess I just bought an expensive pair of run around shoes... :)

    I think I might try the compression socks too. It might help my left leg where I broke it too. The Dr said that the scar tissue on my leg was not ready impact so I needed to give that time to adjust itself, but maybe those would help with that too...or just in my mind anyway!! :)

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