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treadmill running pain!?

explore25 Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/12/10	2001/12/11, 12:41 AM I do cardio 3x a week for 30 minutes to supplement weight training. I find when I run though, my shins seem to get sore during and after. I have good running shoes and really enjoy running. Is this a sign of shin splints or just some basic pain that will settle with time? Anyone else have this problem on the treadmill?
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2001/12/11, 02:49 AM Maybe it's a good idea to see a doc? Or try another cardio exercise without impacts -like the stairmaster, cross trainer or rowing machine. With those your legs will get no repetitive shocs. Try those for a week and see if your shins still hurts. If it's yes, then you definitely need to see a doc.
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/12/11, 01:17 PM just like Philia2 said you might wana see a doc I think your just not used to yet..work your way slowly no rush and you'll feel the difference within the 1st couple of weeks ...
explore25 Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/12/10	2001/12/11, 10:42 PM Worked the bike for my cardio tonight and had no problem. Will keep going and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice!
explore25 Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/12/10	2001/12/11, 10:45 PM Worked the bike for my cardio tonight and had no problem. Will keep going and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice!
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/12/12, 12:35 PM explore25, It is probably shin splints. You need to exercise the front parts of you calves. Lay a dumbbell or a plate on the top of you foot and lift up and down. This will help strength that area. I had the same problem as you and fixed it using that technique. ~billk~
Alorle Posts: 196 Joined: 2001/10/07	2001/12/13, 03:04 PM And, if you are not as experienced as billk, you can do the toe taps suggested above, without the weight, until you build up. :)
explore25 Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/12/10	2001/12/13, 11:42 PM great Idea!! I will start right away and incorporate it on leg days. Thanks!!