Guest Jennifer Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hi all, so yesterday I began the C25K program. While I stretched and didn't overdo it, I still have bad shin splints this morning. I have nice running shoes, but always seem to get shin splints everytime I run and have to stop for a week or so to heal. This then discourages me from keeping up with running or the program.... What can I do differently or in addition to what I'm already doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverStrong Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Try athletes tape. Or compression socks. I have them bad when I run on hard surfaces. I run good in grass, on a treadmil, or a school track. Of course my shims still hurt but running on softer surfaces make the pain bearable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erinlam Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Shin splints are generally caused by the muscles in your calves pulling on the weaker muscles in your shins, so you need to try and strengthen those muscles in order to avoid as much pain as possible, so rather than stopping the program, continue, but walk as fast as you can without triggering the pain instead of running right now. You can always repeat the workouts as you can tolerate to incorporate the running. There are also lots of exercises you can find online to try and help alleviate the pain and strengthen those muscles in the process. I still have some pain in my shins while I'm running but it generally subsides as I cool down, it's always worse in the beginning. Try to hang in there, you can push through! Of course if the pain is too intense you may want to see your doctor for possible stress fractures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thank you both!! I appreciate the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 My problem could be running on hard surfaces, running uphill, or too much too soon.... Erinlam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAW Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I agree with them. K2 tape with definitely help, if you sweat a lot then add the compression socks. Grab a lacrosse ball and roll out your shins before and after running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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