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i need to get my cardio up to par , so i started running this week. i have to be able to run 1.5 miles in a certain time w/in a month. (i wont say what for). problem is i get shin splints (whatever you runners call them). is there anything i can do to help the pain in my shins when i run?
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you need to make sure you strech, and I mean a lot, before you run. I run 4-5 miles a couple times a week and I always spend 5-10 min. strechin. Goes without sayin, I streach everything before I lift too, but really concentrate on the muscles I'll be working that day. Also, another common cause is bad running shoes. Don't use cross-trainers, get a good pair of running shoes. Good ones will cost $60 to $80, they'll be lighter, and they're designed to support the foot, keep the correct arc, and hopefully prevent splints. Also, If I don't run for a while, Itake it easy the first couple of times before I really hammer the tred. lol, hope that helps.
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Get the top of the line New Balance - should cost just over $100 - it most likely is your shoes.
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yes, i was going to get some good running shoes. thanx for the input shirer , seymr
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no flat feet bro, but they do hurt 1/2 the time
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how fast do you have to run this 1.5miles? How far ar you running now?
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hey bro...
sounds like it's probably your shoes. But I bet it could be caused simply since you're not used to running, as you stated.
How much do you weigh? That's definitely a deciding factor.
Try a treadmill for at least half your workouts, and don't forget to raise the elevationa few degrees to make up for the fact that treadmills are easier...
but with a treadmill it will be alot nicer to your shins...pretty soon you shouldn't have to worry at all. I went to a Pre BUD/S thing and we used to run our asses of but after a few weeks, shin splints were non existent.
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i think they give you like 14min's to run the 1.5 miles (plenty of time, but i want to be ready)
& i was 210 but i'm 204 now. i will probably drop to 200 to a more comfortable weight then bulk again later
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im in the same shoes as you mtex but i have to run it in 12 minutes