Any runners? Need advice

[doctordeesmrs]

I've just started doing the couch 2 5k as i desperately need to lose weight and get fit.

Basically since school i've got a burning sensation in my shins and ankles whenever i run. Previous personal trainers and ones at the gym just told me to run through the pain and it would get easier. Anyway i mentioned this last night to the running coach and he said that it sounded like shin splints and that i should stop running as i could do some serious damage. I'm gutted, i was just starting to enjoy it.

Anyone any advice? Is there a way around this? Better shoes, technique etc? I've an appointment with the GP tomorrow as the coach said physio may help. The problem is, it's only a 9 week course and no doubt it would be months before physio.

TIA

 

[ILoveShoes]

If there's a running shop near you, go and get your gait analysed and get some decent trainers
Good luck xx

 

[doctordeesmrs]

Thanks ILoveShoes will take a look into that.

 

[lovelylaura]

Yup good trainers will help. X

 

[BlueWater]

I had the same. Good trainers help. Perhaps it would help running on soft ground like grass? Or see if treadmill makes a difference. But remember to really warm up good first. Also stretch out your shin muscles

 

[teamandy]

Ive been running for 7 years now. Had the same problem in the beginning. Give yourself a couple of days rest and do the alphabet with your toes as shin splits are caused by tight calves!

 

[doctordeesmrs]

Thanks everyone for the advice. They have slightly improved. I've got the 5k run on saturday so just need to get through that.