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My legs are holding me back!

  • 08-07-2010 9:37am
    #1
    dermo909
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 ✭✭


    I've been running for about 6 months now and started out by walking a bit then running a bit. I'm now able to run 5k(26mins my best) but sometimes my shins get really tight and I have to stop and stretch out. Its really annoying because my breathing is fine but this is really holding me back. When I stop and stretch my legs this tightness goes away and I can run again for another couple of k before I have to stop again.

    My usual run is done on a flat surface in a park and I start it with a 5min brisk walk then run followed by another walk and then stretching. My runners are basic adidas runners. Could these be the problem?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!


Comments

  • #2
    RoyMcC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭RoyMcC


    Sounds like you may need to invest in some new runners. Although shin pain is a very common complaint with beginners it shouldn't really be persisting after six months at the level that you're at.


  • #3
    TFBubendorfer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    I'd say investing in a decent pair of runners might be a good start.

    When I started running, pains in my shins were a constant companion (as well as twinges in my hamstrings, quads, achilles, ... you get the picture). Eventually, after a year or two of running, my legs got stronger and all those issues went away.


  • #4
    shels4ever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    I'd say investing in a decent pair of runners might be a good start.

    When I started running, pains in my shins were a constant companion (as well as twinges in my hamstrings, quads, achilles, ... you get the picture). Eventually, after a year or two of running, my legs got stronger and all those issues went away.


    Yes that can be the case. I find its a vicious circle pains in the leg result in increase weight resulting in more pressure on the legs etc.
    I suffered a lot with calf and shin problems and hope to see the back of them now. Main thing is finding the cause wrong runners excess weight etc


  • #5
    tom thum
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 483 ✭✭tom thum


    well. hows it goin? go into alfie hales with a clean pair of feet (lol) and ask for craig. hes the man. he is brilliant for deciding what kind of trainers you need . he puts you on a machine to anylyse your feet. also, if problems persisted , you could go to foot solutions in town and they could see if your feet are aligned properly.!!!! thats my two cents anyway:pac::pac:


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