leg ache

fairy-dust · 01-21-2010, 04:35 AM

when i go for a run my legs ache within the first half a mile and when i push through it i get sharp pains in my shins how can i avoid this because it stops me from running after about a mile and i can hardly walk thats pretty much my only problem at the min ive got the gas in the tank but my legs wont hold out for long

brown bomber · 01-21-2010, 04:38 AM

Maybe try developing endurance in your lower body? Also look at what footwear you have on? Check your running technique is correct.

fairy-dust · 01-21-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by brown bomber

Maybe try developing endurance in your lower body? Also look at what footwear you have on? Check your running technique is correct.

how do i develope my endurance keep running or an other kind of exercise and my trainers and my old ones i used to wear some tatty old trainers with holes in the sole haha i do need to get some running shoes but tthere too dear

Dan · 01-21-2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fairy-dust

when i go for a run my legs ache within the first half a mile and when i push through it i get sharp pains in my shins how can i avoid this because it stops me from running after about a mile and i can hardly walk thats pretty much my only problem at the min ive got the gas in the tank but my legs wont hold out for long

sounds like shin splints. You should google them to look for cure as im not entirely sure. I used to get them from skipping but once i started staying on my toes more they seemed to disappear. Id give running a rest till they go away and then maybe try stretching or running on the grass instead of pavement.

fairy-dust · 01-21-2010, 05:01 AM

i think i might have to run on the grass cus i dont want them again cheers

GreatWhiteHype · 01-21-2010, 06:43 AM

If you feel it along the inside of your shins, it's most likely shin splints. I unfortunately have a lot of experience with them. The only real cure is to not run or jump rope for a while. You'll need to find alternate forms of cardio to get you through the next week or two. Swimming, high repitition kettlebell/dumbell swings, heavy bag work, anything that will get your heart rate into the aerobic range and keep it there.

Once you feel okay to run again, reduce the volume from what you did before. If you used to run 4 days a week, run 2 days and do a different form of cardio on the other 2 days.

brown bomber · 01-21-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fairy-dust

how do i develope my endurance keep running or an other kind of exercise and my trainers and my old ones i used to wear some tatty old trainers with holes in the sole haha i do need to get some running shoes but tthere too dear

Fix some trainers. Avoid any impact exercises on your legs.... Use either a cycling maching or bike or cross trainer for cardio work... Or swimming... or punch bag....Anything that doesn't envolve heavy contact with the floor.

Bodi · 01-21-2010, 07:42 AM

Run on grass. Start with very short distances, slowly increase the distances and frequency of your runs.

Get you gait analyzed and buy trainers to match your gait.

Look at ankle flexibility and improve it with the use of bands.

TheRock49 · 01-21-2010, 02:37 PM

I only get shin splints when I dont warm up/ stretch properly. You shouldn't stretch cold muscles though so try doing lunges and frog hops and stuff before you run any distance.

brown bomber · 01-21-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodi

Run on grass. Start with very short distances, slowly increase the distances and frequency of your runs.

Get you gait analyzed and buy trainers to match your gait.

Look at ankle flexibility and improve it with the use of bands.

Bodi, its jeff thomas... changed my name pal... how are you not seen you post for a while?

Bodi · 01-22-2010, 07:55 AM

Hi Jeff - seen a few of your recent posts -there was me thinking "who's this new guy... seems to know his stuff"... I feel like a prat now!

Anyway, i'm good mate, cheers. I haven't had much of a chance to post lately, been crazy busy with work, studies, family stuff etc. Its a big year for me work wise - getting a promotion in a couple of months and there's a lot of stuff that I need to get my teeth into with that, so very little forum activity and it even looks like i'll have to cut down on the training for a while. I'll still be around though, and i'll post when I get the chance.

Take it easy fella.

01-21-2010, 04:35 AM	#1
fairy-dust newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18 vCash: 75	leg ache when i go for a run my legs ache within the first half a mile and when i push through it i get sharp pains in my shins how can i avoid this because it stops me from running after about a mile and i can hardly walk thats pretty much my only problem at the min ive got the gas in the tank but my legs wont hold out for long
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01-21-2010, 04:38 AM	#2
brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 20,405 vCash: 1000	Re: leg ache Maybe try developing endurance in your lower body? Also look at what footwear you have on? Check your running technique is correct.
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01-21-2010, 05:01 AM	#5
fairy-dust newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18 vCash: 75	Re: leg ache i think i might have to run on the grass cus i dont want them again cheers
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01-21-2010, 06:43 AM	#6
GreatWhiteHype Journeyman Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 54 vCash: 1000	Re: leg ache If you feel it along the inside of your shins, it's most likely shin splints. I unfortunately have a lot of experience with them. The only real cure is to not run or jump rope for a while. You'll need to find alternate forms of cardio to get you through the next week or two. Swimming, high repitition kettlebell/dumbell swings, heavy bag work, anything that will get your heart rate into the aerobic range and keep it there. Once you feel okay to run again, reduce the volume from what you did before. If you used to run 4 days a week, run 2 days and do a different form of cardio on the other 2 days.
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01-21-2010, 07:42 AM	#8
Bodi Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 914 vCash: 1000	Re: leg ache Run on grass. Start with very short distances, slowly increase the distances and frequency of your runs. Get you gait analyzed and buy trainers to match your gait. Look at ankle flexibility and improve it with the use of bands.
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01-21-2010, 02:37 PM	#9
TheRock49 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 623 vCash: 1000	Re: leg ache I only get shin splints when I dont warm up/ stretch properly. You shouldn't stretch cold muscles though so try doing lunges and frog hops and stuff before you run any distance.
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01-22-2010, 07:55 AM	#11
Bodi Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uk Posts: 914 vCash: 1000	Re: leg ache Hi Jeff - seen a few of your recent posts -there was me thinking "who's this new guy... seems to know his stuff"... I feel like a prat now! Anyway, i'm good mate, cheers. I haven't had much of a chance to post lately, been crazy busy with work, studies, family stuff etc. Its a big year for me work wise - getting a promotion in a couple of months and there's a lot of stuff that I need to get my teeth into with that, so very little forum activity and it even looks like i'll have to cut down on the training for a while. I'll still be around though, and i'll post when I get the chance. Take it easy fella.
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