Ok, so I have been running…kind of. Here’s the story.
On Friday (Sept 9) I started to run and got really bad shin splints, I still ran 2 miles though in agony. So Saturday and Sunday I went walking with the kiddo and took a break from the pounding of the treadmill. Monday I thought, I should be good to go, shins still a little sore to the touch but nothing to worry about (I thought). So again I ran 2 miles and that was about all I could take. This week I really took it easy and did nothing. I feel guilty! But I read that you really shouldn’t be doing anything high impact, less put yourself on a path of serious injury. So I’m feeling good again and wondering…should I start running again?
Runners out there…is there anything you can do to prevent this? I stretch before and after, walk about 5 minutes before and after for a warm up/cool down and run in intervals….am I missing something? I know once I switch to training on pavement…this is probably going to get worse and with my 5K looming in a few weeks, I’m worried!
XO, Sharon
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Ouch! First thought (from my nurse brain) is ice your shins to reduce inflammation. What about your shoes, are they good running shoes? Also, maybe do some exercises to strengthen shin muscles. That's just my guess- thoughts from a nonrunner :) maybe just rest till feels better and power through the race- I bet you could do 5K anyways
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