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After a hard run on Monday I think I have shin splints. Slight dull pain, kind of like a bruise if I press on the inside edge of my Fibia. Can still do calf raises so no restriction in movement.
Anyone have any experience with recovery? I have a half marathon the beginning of March so hoping to do that still as long as I don't have to take too long off running. I usually run guide a week and ride twice a week. Did a long steady ride this morning and it felt fine during. Ached a little after while I was stretching.
Ive suffered with this over the years. mainly as a younger athlete many years ago.
Rest, NSAIDS if you can take them and massage. Unfortunately one of those injuries you cant run through. You may get away with reduced training as long as there is no pain afterwards.
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Calf compression sleeves are the only thing that eliminated mine. Can now run 7 days a week with no issues.
As someone who used to get shin splints by just thinking about running I was advised of a stretch by someone on here. Before and after a run, kneel down on the ground with the tops of your feet facing the ground then gently sit back on your heels. I basically went from not being able to run to doing half marathons due to this stretch!
Thanks for the tips. Not tried that stretch before so will give that a go. Ill have a look at compressing sleeves too. Do you wear them while running or just for recovery?
It's just frustrating since I've been doing so of my best times in running recently.
I’ve been doing so of my best times in running recently
This probably explains the injury lol. As above, you may have gone to hard too soon, find a level that suits your injury and slowly build it up from there
I suffered from this years ago and had to stop running at the time. Years later I suffered an ankle injury and used a wobble board as part of my rehab. This not only sorted my ankle, but strengthened / stretched my lower leg muscles and I was able to start running again. Downside was - I had to keep using the wobble board frequently.