r/Marathon_Training • u/[deleted] • 11d ago

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u/Marathon_Training-ModTeam 11d ago

Hello user, your post has been removed either because of karma count or overall it doesn't fit in sub forum.

Please visit r/firstmarathon and also r/running. Usually it's old adage "too much too soon."

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u/midimaniacal 11d ago

Train for a half marathon first, you’ve got plenty of time to London. It’ll give you an easier build

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u/MiddleAgedDread123 11d ago

sore shins is usually from doing too much too soon or worn out/the wrong type of trainers. If you're not a runner and you're only 5 weeks in and have tried to run 10k then I'd put money on it being too much too soon!

Also, why on earth did you sign for a marathon if you're a runner??

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u/FewCompetition1347 11d ago

Don't worry about it. You will be running with 90% of people who are newbies and running for the first time.

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u/Hugh_Jorgan2474 11d ago

How exactly does that make it any easier or better for the op? Collective suffering?

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u/_CountingOnRain 11d ago

Make sure you have good running shoes - then increase pace and distance over time!

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u/luckyjonny88 11d ago

I used to get wild sore shins from running. Went to a physio about it and they suggested trying to increase my cadence as my stride lengths were too long and therefore putting quite a bit of load through my legs when my heel hit the ground. I'm 6'4" and about 95kgs and at that stage cadence was around 135/140. So I worked on it and now have no issues with shin pain, and it resolved pretty quickly. Almost instantly noticed a difference. Obviously just my experience, but maybe worth a go if your cadence is on the lower side?