The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[RoadEnd]

Shin splints tend to indicate that your legs aren't getting enough cushioning/support from your shoes so your legs are taking the brunt of the force of running.

Get yourself some proper supportive running shoes will help and plenty of rest until they feel better.

If you're playing footie however I've not yet come across a decent pair of supportive boots or astro trainers sadly.

I had shin splints about 6 weeks ago and just stopped running for 10 days. I also put an ice pack on for the first few days which helped. I also went to a sports shop where they video your gait running on a treadmill and recommend the correct running shoes. I had overpronation so have got some trainers with the right support. Since then I've had no problem.

[Red_Polo]

Shin splints is pretty ill-defined symptomatology and there can be a ton of causes. I'd google around and find advice that relates specifically to your set of symptoms - is it bony pain or is it the soft tissue around the bone? Is it the top part of the shin or the whole thing? When does it come on? etc. etc.

[fah-q]

How'd you get yours? Are they at the uncomfortable stage or actually painful?

I never used to tie my shoe laces either which didn't help, so obvioulsy I make sure I do now.

I did a lot of running which was fine, no pains at all.

I had a lay off for a week or so and started walking in preparation for doing the 3 Peaks and that's when they started.

[Neil Young]

Dr Polo, my shins went all bobbly under the skin. It was strangely beguiling to touch.

[Norbs]

Just turned 40 mate, you?

44 and feeling it!

[Norbs]

Shin splints tend to indicate that your legs aren't getting enough cushioning/support from your shoes so your legs are taking the brunt of the force of running.

Get yourself some proper supportive running shoes will help and plenty of rest until they feel better.

If you're playing footie however I've not yet come across a decent pair of supportive boots or astro trainers sadly.

I used to get them when I ran but I didn't have tuning shoes. I spent £60 on some Asics Lahor trail shoes and haven't had a single ache after running.

[Red_Polo]

[Neil Young]

Exactly.

[Marina]

Anyone suffered from Shin Splints?

What can I do to ease/prevent them but still carry on training?

I used to do hurdles and short-distance sprints for the athletics team at my high school. Before I got proper spikes, the impact of my landing (most probably) gave me the most awful shin splints. The physio used to make me roll my shins against a hard foam cylinder, which was painful at the time but really relieved the pain short-term. If you have anything hard and cylindrical, it will probably suffice. Put it on the floor, get down on all fours, and as I said, roll your shins firmly against your cylindrical object. It should help.

[Red_Polo]

If you have anything hard and cylindrical, it will probably suffice. Put it on the floor, get down on all fours, and as I said, roll your shins firmly against your cylindrical object. It should help.

Giggle

[Neil Young]

I used to do hurdles and short-distance sprints for the athletics team at my high school. Before I got proper spikes, the impact of my landing (most probably) gave me the most awful shin splints. The physio used to make me roll my shins against a hard foam cylinder, which was painful at the time but really relieved the pain short-term. If you have anything hard and cylindrical, it will probably suffice. Put it on the floor, get down on all fours, and as I said, roll your shins firmly against your cylindrical object. It should help.

These cylinders are great for ITB soreness too.

[fah-q]

I used to do hurdles and short-distance sprints for the athletics team at my high school. Before I got proper spikes, the impact of my landing (most probably) gave me the most awful shin splints. The physio used to make me roll my shins against a hard foam cylinder, which was painful at the time but really relieved the pain short-term. If you have anything hard and cylindrical, it will probably suffice. Put it on the floor, get down on all fours, and as I said, roll your shins firmly against your cylindrical object. It should help.

Thanks,

Hope no one catches me doing it.

[Dan]

They're called foam rollers if you're going to a shop to buy one.

"The grid" brand, or a variation of the type, is the best around for deep muscle pressure.

[Marina]

Giggle

[Rowan]

Doing the 400 tonight at running club. Then again and again and again. After the 12 interval I thought I was going to heave. Luckily after all that it was only a three mile run back to pick up the car

There's a 10k tomorrow I'm thinking of blasting round. Interesting to see if all this speed work will get me closer to 40 mins. I bet it flipping doesn't!

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