Running Thread

[Lilja]

Here it gets pretty cold as well (Sweden isn't known for its warm winters). Supposedly it will be an extremely cold winter Europe-wide this year. But the scenery is pretty in the winter.

[FETCHER.]

Any tips for shin splints? I'm doing interval training rn but started getting shin splints in one leg on Wednesday so not sure what I'm gonna do for today's run . Need tips on prevention please .

[[MERIT]]

Originally Posted by FETCHER.

Any tips for shin splints? I'm doing interval training rn but started getting shin splints in one leg on Wednesday so not sure what I'm gonna do for today's run . Need tips on prevention please .

Compression socks and/or calf braces. In the long term, lots of calcium and vitamin D for strong bones.

[FETCHER.]

I’ve seen the compression socks but didn’t know how effective they would be, will definitely get a set to try. Do you think it’s worth looking in to insoles as well as the compression socks?

Have been doing calf raises and toe raises since to help strengthen my lower legs.

Will definitely try and get more calcium and vit D in my diet too thanks

[[MERIT]]

I would use compression socks for everyday walking and calf braces for running.

Good insoles are always a good idea whenever walking or running. Try out different configurations to see what works for you and your arches.

I have a sweet pair of leather shoes [not for running, obviously] that I've had for like a decade. I got new insoles and the shoes seemed at least 1 size too big. Leather had stretched out and the new insoles were smaller than the last. Lame.

[debaserr]

On splints:


1. Make sure you are slowly increasing running volume / week

2. Strength conditioning (here is a running youtube with tons of great guides https://www.youtube.com/user/TREther...ence/playlists )

3. Vit C / D can't hurt. I always forget to take it. Also: having a good diet in general should benefit your recovery.

4. Try not to run if you are still sore from the last one. Listen to your body, rest it when it needs etc.

5. Don't fuck with insoles. Get some good running shoes. I recommend going to a running shoe store and having them do a free workup, but you can also find out if your pronation etc if you do some more research online.

[Lilja]

I used to get shin splints when I started running. Have you looked into getting proper running shoes? It might be because of how your foot is landing.

I have insoles in my shoes because I like to spoil my feet (essentially they are super comfortable now). But I went to the sports store, they recorded my running and how my foot lands, then fitted me into a pair of shoes that I adore and work for my foot because I enjoy long distance running. Those shoes I use for nothing else but running (I really don't belive in the all-around shoe anymore.). If I get anything remotely like a splint, I keep running until the pain goes away. But I really don't get anything like them anymore so no worries. I go through maybe two-three pairs a year.


I don't use compression sock or compression pants because they make my legs feel slightly numb and to me that isn't nice at all. When I run, I like to feel comfortable and don't want to really focus on anything.Up to you though.

[K Addict]

Try to run everyday distances vary from speed sessions to 18 mile mountain run

[FETCHER.]

Originally Posted by [MERIT]

I would use compression socks for everyday walking and calf braces for running.

Good insoles are always a good idea whenever walking or running. Try out different configurations to see what works for you and your arches.

I have a sweet pair of leather shoes [not for running, obviously] that I've had for like a decade. I got new insoles and the shoes seemed at least 1 size too big. Leather had stretched out and the new insoles were smaller than the last. Lame.

I suffered for about a week then got myself some compression socks, wore them for 2 days solid and it has dramatically reduced it. Can’t feel it at all. Haven’t tried running in them yet because I’ve just been doing other types of cardio to try rest them as much as possible. I’m going to get fitted for insoles or trainers after Christmas and hopefully I won’t need anything else .

Originally Posted by eric generic

On splints:


1. Make sure you are slowly increasing running volume / week

2. Strength conditioning (here is a running youtube with tons of great guides https://www.youtube.com/user/TREther...ence/playlists )

3. Vit C / D can't hurt. I always forget to take it. Also: having a good diet in general should benefit your recovery.

4. Try not to run if you are still sore from the last one. Listen to your body, rest it when it needs etc.

5. Don't fuck with insoles. Get some good running shoes. I recommend going to a running shoe store and having them do a free workup, but you can also find out if your pronation etc if you do some more research online.

Thanks very much, I’ve stopped just now but I’ll slow my intervals right down.

I’ll definitely need to get more vitamin D, that’s probably something my diet lacks because I’m not even sure what foods it is in.

Yeah I’m definitely going to get some proper trainers fitted, it’s something I’ve grew to love so don’t mind spending some money on a good pair!

[[MERIT]]

Originally Posted by FETCHER.

I suffered for about a week then got myself some compression socks, wore them for 2 days solid and it has dramatically reduced it. Can’t feel it at all. Haven’t tried running in them yet because I’ve just been doing other types of cardio to try rest them as much as possible. I’m going to get fitted for insoles or trainers after Christmas and hopefully I won’t need anything else .

If you can get some Tommie Copper ones or just ones with copper in them, they are said to be even better for you, health-wise. But who knows if that sh*t is real or not.