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 :smt022

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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

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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.

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Asics. Best trainers out there

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

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wrong, my little chris evans look alike
no they dont



saucony are far better, just like the yellow curvy\\:D/

i treid mizuro? & asics but find saucony the best

but it a very personal thing, like bike helmets.

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

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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!

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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:smt038

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:shock: 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.

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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:cool: :D