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2005/05/13, 10:02 AM
yesterday i found out from my doctor that i have shin splints. from running... i never had em through high school or college and i did track and cross country running... my legs never bothered me at all, now they do, and i couldn't figure out why until it was so easy to understand when my doctor told me why i got em.
its from the gym and from working out the added mass and weight from working out ive gained has added to my upper body strenght and put more weight and more shock on my legs when i run. so i can't run for a month or until they get better, and im fine with that, but how do i prevent this from happening in the future?? I mean i will still be the same weight and size in a month. I know to not go as far or hard and slowly work into it but does that really work??
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2005/05/13, 10:43 AM
What's your running like? Why are you running? I mean is it primary, secondary to lifting, or what?
There are a few common possibilities:
(1) First and foremost, the usual suspect is your running shoes. Are they appropriate? Are they worn out and not cushioning you appropriately? Are you over/under pronating and you have a neutral shoe?
I'd recommend taking your worn shoes to a running store and letting a knowledgeable person look at them. The wear and tear on the tread will tell a lot.
Don't "chinse" when it comes to coughing up bucks for a new pair either - you don't want to cut corners on your shoes.
As (only) a rule of thumb, a pair of running shoes will last 300-500 miles. There are always exceptions.
(2) Are you running a lot of hills? Going downhill is particuliarly difficult on your shins. If you are on the treadmill raise the incline to 1-2% to alleviate the shin bang.
(3) Depending on your goals and what type of running you are doing, you may want to incorporate more leg work in the gym.
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_Shane
I dont have to outrun the bear - just you....
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2005/05/13, 10:45 AM
I had the same problem and posted a similar question...here's the link http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=0&t_ix=6638
Also sounds like you need to work your legs and calfs more often. Are they out of proportion from your upper body?
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2005/05/13, 10:45 AM
I had the same problem and posted a similar question...here's the link http://www.freetrainers.com/FT/jsp/Message.jsp?f_ix=0&t_ix=6638
Also sounds like you need to work your legs and calfs more often. Are they out of proportion from your upper body?
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2005/05/15, 10:37 AM
All about shin splints:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_5/196.shtml
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_Shane
I dont have to outrun the bear - just you....
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2005/05/18, 01:29 PM
no i do my legs, and my legs are pretty big, but i will definently during this month work harder on my legs. I just bought a brand new pair of acics, which i love and are great for running... and i even went so far as to buy the insoles that have extra padding to put in the shoe. I don't know, but i am doing the eliptical now (which i hate b/c the weather is nicer out) and just b/c i think running gives you a better cardio workout than the eliptical.
I will perhaps when i can run in a month or so try running on a track or completly flat surface?? is that what your saying??
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