Shin splints - Saxperience

L33h · 29th July 2013, 16:45

I've been running quite a bit lately to cut down on some fat. The problem is after I run 2 - 3 miles i start to get shin splints so I stop. On the way home they just get worse and worse I'm in absolute agony atm.

Question is how the fuck so i stop them? Buy some proper running trainers?

Brettles1986 · 29th July 2013, 16:49

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Originally Posted by L33h

I've been running quite a bit lately to cut down on some fat. The problem is after I run 2 - 3 miles i start to get shin splints so I stop. On the way home they just get worse and worse I'm in absolute agony atm.

Question is how the fuck so i stop them? Buy some proper running trainers?

I assume you are road running, best to run on grass if you can help it as i'm sure the shin splints come from the lack of give in the tamac.

L33h · 29th July 2013, 16:50

No I'm actually running on a treadmill :s

knight-22 · 29th July 2013, 16:54

When I was younger I got shin splints from a treadmill! (Barefoot running FTL.)

I just stopped running altogether for a few months when I had them (still could play footy ok though!?)

Proper running shoes would probably be a good idea though?

Brettles1986 · 29th July 2013, 16:57

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Originally Posted by L33h

No I'm actually running on a treadmill :s

Oh OK in that case then I would have said ill fitting trainers or the trainers you are using aren't suitable seeing as the treadmill has a bit of bounce in it.

L33h · 29th July 2013, 16:57

I think they might but I don't want to go buying some for a silly price for them not to work lol

Mickswan · 29th July 2013, 17:06

Mate, put the treadmill on a slight incline it takes the pressure off your shins a bit, you might not be able to run as far but you'll burn more.

Also you might not have a very good running style, I had a real bad style and had to change it. A running coach showed me how bad I was. You can see some videos in you tube it way help.

If you want trainers go to start fitness on Pilgrim Street in the town, they'll measure your feet and find ones that will be good for you. A half decent pair of Asics can be had for £30

L33h · 29th July 2013, 17:42

Ah well looks like I'll have to buy some then lol. Pilgrim street near the police station and city take away?

Cheers lads

Mickswan · 29th July 2013, 20:16

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Originally Posted by L33h

Ah well looks like I'll have to buy some then lol. Pilgrim street near the police station and city take away?

Cheers lads

Yeah mate that's the one, they'll get the right trainers for you. It all goes on how wide and how your arch is.

Out of interest what you running in at the minute?

L33h · 29th July 2013, 20:19

http://www.landaustore.co.uk/footwea...grey+red/15930
sort of like them but a different colour

Not the best to run in i agree haha

nicole_ · 29th July 2013, 20:29

Start fitness are amazing, just got some Nike free runs from there. The guy spent ages with me going over what i needed and watching how i jogged/walked/stood, they have guys free runs in amazing colours too

I had two gait analysis done last week and although the results were pretty much the same, the type of shoe recommended was a lot different.
I run through my shin pain and it goes away, I never run more than three days in a row and always make sure I have a good three/four days off every so often and do something else in the meantime. Seems to keep the pain to a complete minimum for me, more always a dull ache when I drive or something.

Saamuell · 29th July 2013, 20:30

Also check out youtube videos on shin splits on ways to help them stop, I tried a few on there andthey worked for me

Mickswan · 29th July 2013, 20:32

There's your shin splint problem right there, there's no shock absobtion and all that good stuff. Puts all the stress up your shin and into your knees.

Just a pair of cheap Asics will make a massive difference. Treat yourself, remember the weight you loose running will give your bike a better power to weight :-)

nicole_ · 29th July 2013, 20:33

Oh, and stretch lots before you run, makes a massive difference for me

L33h · 29th July 2013, 20:50

Ok thanks alot people. Looks like I'm going to buy myself some new trainers tomorrow

I do stretch before I run but I'm going to try and do it abit more. They only ever hurt during running and about 2 hours after. I ran today and they feel fine now lol.

I'm not tryin to loose much weight just a bit body fat to tone up abit

. Power to weight ratio is fine... I just want a faster bike haha

ltp22 · 30th July 2013, 16:06

I used to suffer with shin splints, so went to a local running store and the do something called GAIT analysis, determines if you overpronate etc. I got some proper running trainers and I haven't had any issues since. A decent pair of running trainers will probably sort it out mate.

SaxoVTR2008 · 31st July 2013, 13:06

When I was in basic I had bad shin splints, PTI told me to run through it and they will get used to it.. It actually worked! I had no more shin pain after running everyday for 4/6 weeks..

But then....

I got compartment syndrome in my calves

Mickswan · 31st July 2013, 13:31

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I got compartment syndrome in my calves

I know a lad who got a MD for that, can be bad and you have to get surgery to sort it out.

Yates · 3rd August 2013, 19:04

Do what Nicole did. Proper running shop get your gait done. I anal done it helped me no end

Also when you get pains think about something else. They always disappear haha

L33h · 4th August 2013, 10:35

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Originally Posted by Yates

Do what Nicole did. Proper running shop get your gait done. I anal done it helped me no end

Also when you get pains think about something else. They always disappear haha

I'm going to have to tbh. Still haven't got around to it yet.

Last time i went i attempted a run. Ran about half a mile and had to walk. It got to the point i couldn't even walk quickly the pain was that bad lol. So i went for a swim instead haha