Running and shin splints
I'm wanting to start getting into running but whenever I do run I get such bad shin splints. How can I avoid these and do I stop running for a few days until the pain is gone? I can also only run for literally a minute before stopping, will this get better?
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@Aaliyah thank you so much! I may sound stupid but what type of warm ups would you suggest?x
Not stupid at all we all start from somewhere just start with some walking and build it up as you go. Jogging on the spot is also a good warm up but to avoid shin splints if running on the spot you want to step toe heel I know confusing😂sounds silly because it’s in the name but you just need to make sure you’re physically warm before you start x
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You need to make sure you warm up properly don’t just step out of the house and start running and also make sure you’re stepping thru your feet. When running it can be easy to step flat footed but that pressure will send shock waves up your legs causing the shin splints. So just make sure you’re stepping heel toe as silly as that sounds. As for the time the more you do it the more your stamina will build. With time you’ll get there xx