Thread: anyone get "shin splits" i believe is what its called from running

I get it in the front of my leg, opposite side of the calf and a little below. They hurt, but I rarely have them now for more than a couple hours.

Originally Posted by adamf4i

the area below your calves is what im talkin bout

if i run for too long a peroid i start to get them.
i ran like 2-3 miles 4 times a week for 3 months and had to quit for a while.

is it the shoes that makes a difference ?

I used to get them BAD! Make sure you get plenty of rest to recover and make sure you have good shoes that are well suited for your feet.

Originally Posted by Super Hulk

if i run for too long a peroid i start to get them.
i ran like 2-3 miles 4 times a week for 3 months and had to quit for a while.

is it the shoes that makes a difference ?

how did that do for your abs

Originally Posted by adamf4i

how did that do for your abs

i lost like only 10 lbs due to poor diet i think. all that work for little gain.Took Chitosan also , (sp ?) the stuff doesnt work

When you first start a running program you may feel a "shin splint" type of pain. Usually that is not what it is, just keep running and in a few weeks you're body will be fine. But if this is an ongoing problem, you should pick up a runners mag and check out the info they have to say. Running on hard surfaces ( cement sidewalks) can couse shin splints, so try running on grass . Also a great pair of shoes can help.

Should I be doing some sort of cardio while I am bulking? I have read not to do to much activity other then my weight training. I have gained about 20 pounds in 2 months. My stomach is getting chubby now. Not rolly but it sticks out.

sry for the thread jack.

Doublebase, it's always good to do cardio, for health and heart if nothing else. It will be really hard to get back into it when you start cutting otherwise. Why don't you try to run at least once a week and maybe 30 min on a stationary bike.

Originally Posted by Jenny

Why don't you try to run at least once a week and maybe 30 min on a stationary bike.

Easy enough. Maybe I will add it to more "core" day.

Shin splints come from wear'n'tear that your legs weren't used to. I used to get them when i'd start playing bball on the hardcourt after playing soccer in the fall. My legs just weren't used to the transition from soft grass to hard court.

It's usually just a strain of the tibialis cuz your legs aren't used to the running. But it can develop into a stress fracture which required time to heal.

technically shin splints are muscle rubbing agains the bone. I've had them since i was in high school playing lacrosse...and there is nothing i can do to allevaite them. Stretching that area pre-run helps a bit...but it only really delays the onset. I've learned to live with them. I get them the worst if I attempt to walk at a brisk pace for too long.

There is a somewhat helpful stretch which involves (feet parallel shoulder width apart) rolling the feet together onto the arches. If you play around with this motion you will find the stretch...

Also icing the sore area helps, as well as rubbing with alcohol before and after running