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Keebelf
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 Posted: 05/27/04 - 10:17 Post subject: How long should I wait?
I started the C25K on May 1. Got new shoes before I started and just recently got a Nike SDM Triax 100. I did Week 1 twice and did Week 2 for 2 days. I did notice that when I first started, I could barley jog for 15sec. then 45, then at my last run I was at 1:15 before I was wanting to walk. I got really bad shin splints from my last day (it has been about 2 weeks now, maybe more) but, within a day, it moved up into my knees, just below my kneecap. It got to the point where I had to use my hands to help me lift my leg to get into our van, or bed or anything where I had to lift my leg 90* or more. The past 2-3 it has been getting WAY better and I only feel pain if I manuever my leg in a weird way too fast.
Starting on Monday our water company started a walking group. I went last nihgt and only one other gal showed up. So, we walked. To get from my house to the Elem. school it is 1/2 a mile. The meeting place is past the school. We walked at least 2 miles or so, it was fun. We did a pretty brisk pace and though I was able to talk the entire time, it was in short little spurts between breaths. I was gone for about 1 hour 42 min. and going from the school to home was by myself and pretty much I was pulling myself along so I am not counting that as part of the walk....more like the cool down. 
When I was running DH would drop me off at the local HS rubber track and I would run on that. I liked not having to worry about cars or going from sidewalk to street or anything in the street to make me have to pause.
DH wants me to stay with the walking for a bit more, to get my strength/legs back up to par. I signed up for the Jacksonville, FL Tour de Pain which is in August and I will be finsihing it, even if I have to walk the entire thing. I would love to go back to running but DH liked the fact that he didn't have to leave the house (loading up the kids etc.) for a 2.5 mile drive to drop me off and pick me up. I can't drive so I have to get a ride.
I guess my question is, when shoudl I get back to running? On the way to the "meeting" area for the walking there are a few long straight stretches, shoudl I just slowly build up on those in secret?
Right now my hips are stiff. I have done the Walk Away the Pounds about a year ago and this is what it felt like. So far I don't have shin splints or anything like that. Should I try to walk again tonight, just to keep limber or is it like running and skip a day?
Thanks!
Leah
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rolling rock
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Posted: 05/27/04 - 11:19 Post subject:
i don't think i'd try running (or walking) again until i felt no pain at all in the shins -- maybe a slower walking pace. i'd walk with no pain, then run for a few, then walk, then run and see how your shins react to that. a very gradual buildup is always best for both muscular and endurance reasons. getting your breathing and muscles adjusted to the movement in little increments is really important. it's weird, i run 30 miles a week with little problems, but let me attempt a very brisk walking pace and i get achey -- walking apparently stresses different parts of my leg as the stride is way different from running, but maybe that's just me.
very good shoes are also important. make sure they have lots of cushioning.
good luck with your program!
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kattzoo
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Posted: 05/27/04 - 19:08 Post subject:
I'd definitely stick with the walking, at least for a bit longer. Shin splints are a pain, in more ways than one, and you want them healed up before you attempt to run again.
Shin splints are pretty common, especially with new runners. I'd get my shoes checked, don't do too much too soon, and be careful about the surfaces you run on. Mine were caused by running in neutral shoes when I needed stability, and the improvement was almost instant.
Good luck!
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Free2Rhyme2k
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Posted: 06/02/04 - 04:14 Post subject:
Personally i would rest for a week or so. Then try to build up gradually from walking pace. Trying to avoid steep up/down hills, a flat softer surface would be a little better. It's strange that you are suffering with shin splints in a new pair of shoes. It is a lot more common for people to suffer with shin splints when the shoe they have been using is wearing out (compressed midsole does not provide the cushion).
I would have your feet analyzed by a specialist to make sure what you are running in is suitable. The majority of the population pronate, and their foot should be supported.
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mickeyvw98
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Posted: 06/03/04 - 15:19 Post subject:
I had something simular happen when I first started running. Have you gone and gotten fitted for sneakers? I found my sneakers made the ultimate difference! Just a thought...
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