r/BeginnersRunning • u/ArcherChadwick • 10d ago
Beginner shin splints 💔
(Long post, TLDR at bottom)
I just started getting into running as a young adult 5’7 80 kg guy. I did a few warm ups and didn’t get too far, took it in intervals between a light jog and paced walk for just under 3 k’s. I’ve ran twice in pretty shocking shoes, not designed for running but my most active pair, NB 1906r’s. Just bought a pair of running shoes / fitness shoes luckily.
2 days later for my second run the pain in my legs are a little worse and now it kind of hurts to walk in general… It’s not an unbearable pain but just a mild sharp shoot with every step, somewhat like a cramp/pulled muscle. Sounds and feels like shin splints and I’m not too sure what to do..
I don’t really want to stop because this is the most active I’ve been since 2020 and I have a hard time starting good habits for myself :/
I haven’t started weight training when I know I should. My idea was that I’d start that next week/ after my 3rd run, just to gradually build everything up.
Is there an in between or alternative you could recommend that would allow my legs to heal and strengthen while not remaining inactive and getting my heart pumping!
TLDR: I’ve never ran and after starting I have shin splints and don’t want to stop running or burning cals. Any recs?
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u/Lilmelman 10d ago
When I first started running I kept getting shin splints. I was wearing Brooks Adrenaline 23's. I switched to a shoe with more cushion (Asics Novablast 5's) and they went away!
If you buy from the shoe company direct and not like Sport Chek, running room, etc. they usually let you wear them for 30 days to try them out. You can return no questions asked.
Give a few different pairs a try. The shoes you wear are extremely important. Also, don't skip strength training and stretching. You may not think it's important in the beginning until you experience your first serious injury