Well as some of you know I'm a runner. I run, a lot. However recently I've found myself at a standstill at my progress, I just won't get any better. Usually I run 2-3 miles every other day, but since that's been showing no improvement I've beefed it up to running 2 miles a day, then increasing as the week passes and resting on Sunday. Here's where the problem starts: Because of all the running I get horrible shin splints and because I've seen how bad they can get I know the best way to cure them is to take some time off, which I've been doing and I'm guessing is why I'm at a standstill. Anyway, my question for any other runners on here is "What are ways to prevent this?" Usually before running I do a quick stretch and walk around for about a minute, then I begin running. The shoes I wear are Brooks GTS Adrenaline '11's, and they're a perfect fit. Is it the form? I've never quite figured out how to run with correct form. Please help if you can, Cross country season starts tomorrow and I've already signed up for Indoor Track(Winter) And Outdoor Track(Spring). I'll be damned if a whole summer of training is going to waste. (By the way- Freaking out right now like Dash before the BYFC, I don't want to make a fool of myself in front of everyone...)
well, for now since it hurts, I suggest taking a break till it heals completely. now, after it heals up, I suggest you work on your leg muscles strength. just build up strength with workouts like squats (100 + in one go), and sitting up against the wall. also, do a lot of jumping and make sure to concentrate on your technique. also uphill bike riding can improve it's strength. Running makes muscles more durable, but this stuff makes them stronger. Since I'm on snowboarding my leg muscles are most important to me, and I workout everyday on them. I need to have strength to produce explosive power on jumps, but in same time my legs need to withstand big pressures and vibrations along with heavy impacts. Muscles need to absorb 90% of impact force to protect knees, so they have to be really strong. So yeah, I suggest, relax till you'll feel better, and after your muscles heal start working on your legs muscles strength. Gym if available would be great too. Remember to go slowly with it and step by step.
I'd go with Yeti's advice. I'm not sure what advice I could give because I rarely workout. I hope you recover before your X-Country Season. :derpe:
I'll take it easy but I will not take a break. Cross country starts tomorrow, and I absolutely refuse to be behind the pack again this year. I just wont, it's too humiliating. Also, never thought about strengthening my leg muscles for shock absorption purposes. (For going faster and hills of course) I'll start doing squats and toe-raisers more often, see if it helps. Edit: Just recently went for a run using a new form I found on the internet. It helped a lot, but I still felt loads of pain from my shin. A tightening pain though, this can be fixed with muscle relaxers.
