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Ryan–this is a very common problem when beginning running.  I had them inside both calves within 4 days of starting running (after just 4 miles total!) back in 1978.  After icing, stretching (after running or warming up) and building up gradually, I think my legs adjusted to the demands made on them by the running and I’ve never had them since–and I’ve run over 25,000 miles since then. Be patient, take it ez–you’ll get there–Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a problem. I am a new runner who is trying to get in shape. My problem is that every time I run, I get shin plints and my legs get really sore for a couple days. I keep reading everywhere that you should not run through pain, and to take a few days off to let it heal. How than do I build up indurance (I can barely run a mile) if every time I start running, the pain keeps coming back. Thanks for any suggestions

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Ryan’s Question: : I have a problem. I am a new runner who is trying to get in shape. My : problem is that every time I run, I get shin plints and my legs get really : sore for a couple days. I keep reading everywhere that you should not run : through pain, and to take a few days off to let it heal. How than do I : build : up endurance (I can barely run a mile) if every time I start running, the : pain keeps coming back. Thanks for any suggestions : I know I’ve mentioned this before in this ng but what kind of shoes are you : wearing?? Make sure your wearing running shoes, they made the world of : difference for me when I started running…hang in there it gets much : better!! Good luck:) : Karen:) I second Karen’s suggestions. Since I run on running shoes, my shin splints almost completely disappeared, ditto for my sore calves. Uhm… That was a me2 comment, wasn’t it? Damn, now I have to make up something constructive. Ryan, are you running on sidewalks or dirt paths? Or something in between? My very slight experience tells me that walking on sidewalks is more harmful than more natural paths. Walking 5 miles on sidewalks proved to be more painful afterwards than the same mileage on a dirt path. Success & Greetings, der Joachim — Computational linguistics student at Tilburg U., the Netherlands http://www.der-joachim.myweb.nl/ Servant of reality my hairy ass! (H.P. Derleth, Hollow One)

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    Don’t give up, but make sure you allow enough time for it to heal and then start slow and build slow.  Your body takes time to get ready for long hard runs.  Short distances slow (walking is ok for a start) then slowly increase both speed and time until you can run a full 20-30 minutes. — Dia ’s Muire duit Joe M

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Hi, I know I’ve mentioned this before in this ng but what kind of shoes are you wearing?? Make sure your wearing running shoes, they made the world of difference for me when I started running…hang in there it gets much better!! Good luck:) Karen:)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a problem. I am a new runner who is trying to get in shape. My problem is that every time I run, I get shin plints and my legs get really sore for a couple days. I keep reading everywhere that you should not run through pain, and to take a few days off to let it heal. How than do I build up indurance (I can barely run a mile) if every time I start running, the pain keeps coming back. Thanks for any suggestions

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I had similar problems when I started running.  Tried all the ice, run/walk remedies, but nothing solved the problem permanently.  I then went for a consultation with a podiatrist, was fitted with orthotics and have never had shin splints since.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a problem. I am a new runner who is trying to get in shape. My problem is that every time I run, I get shin plints and my legs get really sore for a couple days. I keep reading everywhere that you should not run through pain, and to take a few days off to let it heal. How than do I build up indurance (I can barely run a mile) if every time I start running, the pain keeps coming back. Thanks for any suggestions

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Hi Ryan, Try a run/walk program at first, so you don’t end up getting discouraged at first. The aim is to eventually establish a 20 minute jog without stopping in many programs. At that point you develop a program for yourself. Relax! If you have patience you’ll be running further and faster than you thought you had the ability to by the summer! Just give it some time. Try www.runnersworld.com and follow the beginner’s program. Take heart that shin splints (and side stitches) are very common for beginners and usually go away with fitness improvements. good luck! — David (in Hamilton, Ont) —

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have a problem. I am a new runner who is trying to get in shape. My problem is that every time I run, I get shin plints and my legs get really sore for a couple days. I keep reading everywhere that you should not run through pain, and to take a few days off to let it heal. How than do I build up indurance (I can barely run a mile) if every time I start running, the pain keeps coming back. Thanks for any suggestions

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I have a problem. I am a new runner who is trying to get in shape. My problem is that every time I run, I get shin plints and my legs get really sore for a couple days. I keep reading everywhere that you should not run through pain, and to take a few days off to let it heal. How than do I build up indurance (I can barely run a mile) if every time I start running, the pain keeps coming back. Thanks for any suggestions

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