I posted a picture yesterday afternoon on Facebook. I had been wanting to ask for some help but felt uncomfortable; luckily, I had a lot of responses from knowledgeable people; one person even posted something to me in a personal message.
HOLY SHIN SPLINTS!!! Oh, the pain...here's to hoping the ibuprofen and frozen veggies help.
This running shit is killing me!!! Today is the worst they've been since we started. Owwwwww...
HOLY SHIN SPLINTS!!! Oh, the pain...here's to hoping the ibuprofen and frozen veggies help.
This running shit is killing me!!! Today is the worst they've been since we started. Owwwwww...
This running shit is killing me!!! Today is the worst they've been since we started. Owwwwww...
Sorry if this is total Facebook stalking, but I saw your post about shin splints. I struggles with shin splints for far too long. I was at the point where I thought I just wasn't meant to run because I couldn't cure my shin splints.
Yes it maybe you having the wrong shoes... But it also could just be weak calves/whims that are too tight. #1 most important thing you need to do is stretch!!! Write the alphabet with your foot. Don't move your whole leg, just have it all come from your ankle and foot movement. And ice ice ice those shins. Fill a paper cup w water, freeze it and then rub your shins with the ice in the cup. Also, vary up your running. Running on the sidewalk is irritating your shins too. You have to ease into the road running. Switch between the sidewalk and then the grass next to the sidewalk or even trail running of that is convient for you. If your ahin splints are bad, take the next day off. Don't push yourself too much. This beginning part of running is the hardest. Your body needs to get used to it and adapt.
Sorry if .you didn't want to hear any of that, I just know the pain of shin splints and how frustrating they can be. I just wanted to pass along my experience because I know the pain far too well.
Keep on running!!!!
Dana
This alone was enough to make me feel good (and who doesn't like to have a little support) but today, I tried doing some more strength and stretching exercises and instead of being in pain this morning, I actually wanted to go for a bike ride. I used to do 20 miles without too much difficulty but have lost that ability over the past 6 years or so.
Bill, the kids and I decided, since it was such a nice day, we'd go for a bike ride in the afternoon. We suited up (first aid kit, camel backs, dried fruit, etc.) and headed out. we rode 10 miles (not bad for someone so out of shape). When we got home, we decided to take the dog for a walk so we got in another mile.
Again, not bad if you ask me...Tomorrow is Sunday and I'm planning to get up early and go running again. I'm still not sure I'm ready to do the full, scheduled, 1/2 mile of running but I'm really trying to do more each time. Yesterday, I circled the track my typical 4 times and two of those times I was able to run for 1/2 of the track (the shin splints were too intense for me to complete it running but it felt good to walk it). I suppose my cross training day has been a success. I'm beat and can't believe I'm still awake but I really like who I'm becoming and I really hope that I continue to see this girl around.(I'll post on another day about how my eating has changed with this new routine).Thanks for the support. Thanks for believing in me...
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