Running footwear

[Halb]

adamsky said:

you could be right about to much to soon, I'm 36 and I never done any exercise for 22 years and jumped into training for a 10k run

Take it much much easier, bigger rests between runs, shorter runs etc.
I know overtraining.
Now you need to strengthen your shin muscle, with some of the exercises mentioned above if you wish to continue. If I was you I'd so general leg strengthening exercises anyway. It can only help if you wish to stick with running.

[adamsky]

Will do mate thanks, I'll let you know how I get on

[0000]

To test the vibram theory doesn't even cost you anything; just run round the local playing fields barefoot, if they're dry enough near you. I'd be surprised if after even a couple of weeks you don't see a significant difference. And no shin splits.

[InertialTooth45]

adamsky said:

Suppose I toe strike but I'm bad for landing on the outside of my foot?

You're supposed to land on the outside of your foot and roll inwards, it's how the foot is designed to reduce the shock loading.