Running/exercise advice

Trying to get a bit fit so have decided to go running every other night. Trouble is when I run my shins have a shooting pain striahgt up them...so anything I can do to help this? It's not terrably painful just enough to annoy me

sounds like shin splints.
what are you wearing on your feet? as you need proper running trainers for starters.

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cy...hinsplints.htm

Second what Hovis said. Get the best running shoes you can afford.

Go to a specialist shop and have a consultation so you get some that suit your running style.

Asics. Best trainers out there

All the runners use them. Mice gel in the soles. Aids in cushioning the feet.

Originally Posted by Kinvig

Asics. Best trainers out there .

wrong, my little chris evans look alike

Originally Posted by Kinvig

wrong, my little chris evans look alike
All the runners use them. Mice gel in the soles. Aids in cushioning the feet.

no they dont



saucony are far better, just like the yellow curvy

i treid mizuro? & asics but find saucony the best

but it a very personal thing, like bike helmets.

Originally Posted by hovis

wrong, my little chris evans look alike
no they dont



saucony are far better, just like the yellow curvy

i treid mizuro? & asics but find saucony the best

but it a very personal thing, like bike helmets.

I look nothing like Chris Evans! But I would take the hit if it meant that I'd get a chance with Billie Piper!

I agree with hovis, good running shoes are important.
If you have problems, I would suggest you don't run on roads or paths and try to find a park instead.
Running on hard surfaces over a long period without decent shoe's or training can seriously damage your knees, ankles and hips.
Also set a pace and distance for yourself and as you improve, either increase the pace or increase the distance. DON't push to hard, you will only cause harm.
I ran for Cheshire ( cross country ) for a few years in my younger days, now i'm too damn lazy.
Good luck,
PS seek medical advice before running!

Originally Posted by slark01

I agree with hovis, you do look like chris evans!

also.... if you are quite heavy this will not help

you may find that running on a treadmill better, but you will have to buy one/join gym so is not as cheap as road running as we dont pay tax on our feet....yet

Originally Posted by Kinvig

Mice gel in the soles.

Poor little meeces !

I like New Balance personally.

I find running on a treadmill easier as you are not actually propelling yorself forward, just keeping up with the belt.
However I have had problems going back to road running after many, many treadmill miles.

I'm shocked, I agree with nearly everything Hovis says... but get Asics any day. You can't run in your old plimmies, it will kill your legs. Get the best pair of running shoes - not cross trainers - that you can afford. If you can, get some wicking clothing as well, cotton is not nice when it gets sweaty.

Don't try to do too much too quick - if you haven't run before then do walk/run, and slowly build it up. Your leg pain is probably the start of shin splints caused by stretching too much too quick. Back off a bit, and do gentle - and I mean gentle - stretches before and after. Have a look at the various programs on www.runnersworld.co.uk.

Running is just fantastic exercise, you can't beat it