Yesterday I set out to continue my running. I planned on taking it a bit easier than I had been in the past few days but I didn't expect needing to walk my way home.
From the moment I set out from my home I could feel something just wasn't normal. My legs were sore and heavy, and i just couldn't keep up my regular pace. But no worries, I would just slow it down a bit. After all, any run is better than none!
My plan was to run to my brothers house (1.4 Miles) and get him to run back to my house with me. We have done this a few times and it serves as a great motivational tool. Which keeping up with a running schedule can always use some good motivation! By the time I got to his house I was in pain. My legs felt like they were breaking out from under me. And on top of it all, my brother decided not to run with me. So after a few minutes of calming down and stretching, I headed home. Only to find myself walking about half the way home because my shins hurt so bad I couldn't bring myself to even jog.
I have dealt with this sort of pain before. When I first started running it was something I learned to deal with. But then it usually went away after a day or two and didn't really hurt until after I was done running. Yesterday's pain was a bit different than that.
So I turn to you, the running community. What are some ways to prevent and deal with shin splints? I already stretch before and after (sometimes during) my runs.
Any help or advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated!
From the moment I set out from my home I could feel something just wasn't normal. My legs were sore and heavy, and i just couldn't keep up my regular pace. But no worries, I would just slow it down a bit. After all, any run is better than none!
My plan was to run to my brothers house (1.4 Miles) and get him to run back to my house with me. We have done this a few times and it serves as a great motivational tool. Which keeping up with a running schedule can always use some good motivation! By the time I got to his house I was in pain. My legs felt like they were breaking out from under me. And on top of it all, my brother decided not to run with me. So after a few minutes of calming down and stretching, I headed home. Only to find myself walking about half the way home because my shins hurt so bad I couldn't bring myself to even jog.
I have dealt with this sort of pain before. When I first started running it was something I learned to deal with. But then it usually went away after a day or two and didn't really hurt until after I was done running. Yesterday's pain was a bit different than that.
So I turn to you, the running community. What are some ways to prevent and deal with shin splints? I already stretch before and after (sometimes during) my runs.
Any help or advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated!
As you already know, I have no advice at all. That sounds painful though.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is, I ran 1.6 miles and it felt great. I think it was exciting to just do something active again because it's been so long. But I'm not going to lie, it was hard. I haven't smoked a cigarette in 36 hours, but it was hard as hell to keep going! As soon as I got inside, my legs felt like complete jello. I hope to keep it up though! I'll use your blog and updates to keep motivated.