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New Runner Query

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  • 10-06-2014 8:55pm
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    chicken foot
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭


    Hi, just looking for some advice. I started running the end of Feb. I am currently running about 3 times per week, my average being approx 3 miles and my longest run is up to 5.5 miles. I started off very cautiously, I was very wary not to get injured but the past few weeks I seem to be suffering from what I think is shin splints? I run every second day and lately I really need the day in between for the vague residual pain to go. I am able to run fine, when i start running the pain is there a little bit, it eases off as the run progresses but once I stop it can be very sore. I am currently icing when I get back from the run but i dont know is this enough.

    I went for gait analysis before i started, was told I have no foot issues but just that extra cushioning would be needed,got the recommended runners and so far i think i have been doing everything by the book. I would have about 3 st to lose. I am 33, female and currently running on country roads. Any advice, hints or tips would be greatly appreciated. I am signed up for a 10k in 2 weeks and really want to be ready for it!


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    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,136 ✭✭✭rom


    Where are you based as someone will be able to recommend a good physio in your area. Medical advise is not allowed here.


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    chicken foot
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭chicken foot


    Hi Rom, I'm in west galway.


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    RoyMcC
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    There was once a definitive shin splints thread here but danged if I can find it. Not giving medical advice CF but you're doing the right thing - rest and ice as best you can. It should ease & disappear in time.


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    whelzer
    Registered Users Posts: 561 ✭✭✭whelzer


    Hey OP - in a similar vein to yourself - I started running around end of Feb and would have had awful shin splints - still do if I do not follow the following religiously 1) do a full and proper warmup, 10 minutes at least, 2) do a proper warm down inc stretches. The odd time I will skip the warmup and will be in agony the following day. I have found two things help here a foam roller and compression socks. These I wear for 2-3 hours after a run. Like yourself I'm running 3 times a week so that allows plenty of rest in between... Good luck


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    RayCun
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    shin splints thread


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