Painful Shin from running!

[Golfmmad]

Blimey, some harsh replies there!

Shin splints or similar injuries are common problems from running on hard road surfaces.

I don't know what quality running shoes you have but I would always go for as much as I can possibly afford with running shoes. Even to the point of trying some decent cushion insoles.

Your suggestion of not running this week and just playing golf seems the sensible option. Having a week off from running will do your fitness no harm at all - in saying that I'm assuming that you have the background fitness. Cycling seems to be a good option also, but only after some rest.

It's worth remembering that REST is an important part of training (allowing the body to recover) as much as the training itself.

Good luck. :thup:

 

[Three]

Blimey, some harsh replies there!

Shin splints or similar injuries are common problems from running on hard road surfaces

Your suggestion of not running this week and just playing golf seems the sensible option. Having a week off from running will do your fitness no harm at all -

It's worth remembering that REST is an important part of training

In other words, stop running 😉

 

[JT77]

Thanks GM, Tonight is a running night, but I'm gonna lay off until next week then re asses the situ, physio again on Monday, fitness is good, so I'm going to go for an easy cycle tonight instead of running, then possibly cycle for the next week or two until physio and I are happy to run again.
Still have over six weeks til mudder and to be fair, I could do it now, and the gnr is my priority this year so don't want to damage myself for it.
Thanks again for the advice folks.

 

[Jon321]

Have you been fit properly for trainers. I used to run quite a lot a few years ago. Started getting painful shins. Went to a place nearby where they have you on the treadmill and look at how your feet land and fit the correct trainers to suit.

 

[JT77]

Thanks Jon, I was fit a couple years back, and have just been using same make and model, new ones but the same ones lol, but might be worth getting re checked.

 

[Three]

Thanks Jon, I was fit a couple years back, and have just been using same make and model, new ones but the same ones lol, but might be worth getting re checked.

All joking aside, does this make much difference?
I'm at the aching knees and joints age, is it worth spending the extra on more expensive, fitted running shoes for general fitness /gym treadmill running?
Or should I take my own advice? 😃

 

[Golfmmad]

All joking aside, does this make much difference?
I'm at the aching knees and joints age, is it worth spending the extra on more expensive, fitted running shoes for general fitness /gym treadmill running?
😃

In a word no, for proper, real running on roads, absolutely yes.

 

[JT77]

I think it's worth finding out what type of runner u are, neutral, over pronate etc as the right trainers can help stop some niggles in achilies etc, you don't have to pay bigger money as u can get all types of shoe at all type of cost

 

[Three]

I think it's worth finding out what type of runner u are,

Grudging, gangly and slow.
😃

But appreciate the answer 👍

 

[Cherry13]

I get the same problem as beezerk, bizzarely noticed it more when wearing Nike football boots which have leather padding on the sides. Had to change to fabric cushioned boots and wear thinner socks than football socks. It's probably nothing to do with it, but seems to work for me. When running I just wear thin socks and don't tighten too much.

 

[pokerjoke]

Have you been fit properly for trainers. I used to run quite a lot a few years ago. Started getting painful shins. Went to a place nearby where they have you on the treadmill and look at how your feet land and fit the correct trainers to suit.

About 8 weeks ago I got myself fitted for a new pair of trainers and properly fitted insoles at a cost of over nearly 100 pounds due to the fact that I'm suffering from a recurring calf problem.

You stand on the insole machine and have a picture printed of how your foot is sitting and then an insole is heated to your fitting helping reline your foot.

Has it made a difference? not in the slightest and imo not worth the money.

 

[Jimaroid]

I injured my foot "running through the pain" a couple of years ago. Spent months in pain as a result. Had fitted running shoes and was pretty fit, saw multiple sports therapists and physios, even to the point of orthotics and consultant surgeon.

They all told me to stop running.

Here I am. No more pain but I do miss running a lot.

Listen to your body and rest up.

 

[drdel]

Skeletal and/or tendon stress injuries take time because there is no direct blood flow to the tissue. Rest with hot and cold treatment may marginally help.

You either stop the stress causing cycles (running) or cause increased damage, the choice is yours. You'll pay a bigger price in the future if you're pigheaded.

 

[CheltenhamHacker]

Rest, rest, and then just when you think you're fine, rest another week. Everyone I know who has got these (myself included) rushed back too soon. You think your body is fine, but it isn't quite there.

As said a bit above, cycling is much more helpful than you think. I've heard a lot that cycling can really help your running, while the opposite isn't as true.

 

[gmc40]

About 8 weeks ago I got myself fitted for a new pair of trainers and properly fitted insoles at a cost of over nearly 100 pounds due to the fact that I'm suffering from a recurring calf problem.

You stand on the insole machine and have a picture printed of how your foot is sitting and then an insole is heated to your fitting helping reline your foot.

Has it made a difference? not in the slightest and imo not worth the money.

Was that at Sweatshop? They tried to sell me a pair but they felt awful.

 

[gmc40]

I had a similar issue just over a year ago that was caused (in part) by a bunion. I was compensating for it when running which caused the shin problems. I ended up seeing a podiatrist who did a biomechanical assessment and built me two sets of orthotics. One pair for my daily shoes and the other for my running shoes. He then referred me to a physio where I had two acupuncture sessions and go on a heat lamp. I've been fine since and usually run between 25-45 miles a week depending on what I'm training for.

 

[JT77]

thanks again folks, gmc I might ask my physio about acupuncture, I know she does it so im good to try anything if it may help! We used a podiatrist for my daughter and got her othotics, so maybe should give ehr a call too.
for the minute, I did 20k last night on the bike which was fine, but much prefer running, still a few weeks on the bike will have to do..

 

[Deleted member 16999]

About 8 weeks ago I got myself fitted for a new pair of trainers and properly fitted insoles at a cost of over nearly 100 pounds due to the fact that I'm suffering from a recurring calf problem.

You stand on the insole machine and have a picture printed of how your foot is sitting and then an insole is heated to your fitting helping reline your foot.

Has it made a difference? not in the slightest and imo not worth the money.

Tony, see your Doctor and ask for an appointment with a podiatrist, I see mine every 12 months and get him to check my feet and he does the orthotic insoles if required. If needed you're entitled to one pair a year. I've worn them for over 10 years for running, playing Golf etc and never had some of the issues mentioned on the thread.

 

[Rooter]

About 8 weeks ago I got myself fitted for a new pair of trainers and properly fitted insoles at a cost of over nearly 100 pounds due to the fact that I'm suffering from a recurring calf problem.

You stand on the insole machine and have a picture printed of how your foot is sitting and then an insole is heated to your fitting helping reline your foot.

Has it made a difference? not in the slightest and imo not worth the money.

Just to give balance, i was wearing off the shelf trainers, after a month had terrible achilles problems. got fitted and the problems are no more!