Shin Splints pain lessens as I run?

[Carlton Banks]

All,

I am currently training for a half marathon which is in two weeks.
I am suffering from a peculiar issue - intermittant shin splints.

They are always worse at the start of a run and get better throughout the run - the after effects are negligible and this has happened for the last 4 weeks.

Yesterday was the same - 8 mile run - first two miles I could really feel it and then I was ok.
No issues this morning.


In terms of footwear - I had gait analysis performed and new trainers 6 months ago.

I am also road running.

Any advice as my pace is being affected by this.

[Hoofy]

Carlton Banks said:

I am suffering from a peculiar issue - intermittant shin splints.

Weird. Considered moderating your speed? Call it intermittent fasting. budum tss!

Ok, serious hat on. How about warming up with toe lifting before running?

[Carlton Banks]

Apt username!

Will give that a whirl!

[0000]

I'm bored to tears of hearing people recommend it so can't imagine you haven't heard it, but barefoot running helped my shin splints where gait analysis didn't. I did find it was often worse at the start of a run.

[ryandoc]

Suffered from shin splint 'symptom' for over 10 years now. 3 visits to a doctor who couldn't care less then was pointed in the direction of a woman who works wonders.

I still see her regular but the warm up technique she gave me which works is similar to that above but find a step or something raised. Stand on the edge and drop down as far as you can go and hold a few seconds then go opposite onto toes and hold again.

Do this for 5 mins. It genuinely helps me. Then warm down also.

I'm no fitness fanatic either but play footy once a week.