Tryin to get back into running

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i used to run cross country during junior year, and i got THE WORST shin splints ever..and ive wanted to get back into it a few times but the shin splints always come back..and i really needa get used to running again since ill be gone to boot camp in a copule of months..i guess i was just wondering what shoes would be the best to run in and i have very little arch if that makes a difference..but i really miss running i was a lot happier and in a lot better shape when i used to run a lot..thanks in advance for your help
 
You may want to see a podiatrist. He/She can determine what shoes would be best for your feet and this will help some of your issues.
 
so how did you get rid of your shin splits? i have them too, i tried avoiding activities that gets the pain going for a few weeks but i just tried running and its still there, (yet intensifies slower)
 
i quit running all together and they eventually went away..then they came back during basketball season pretty bad..then rested til football season and i was good almost all the way through football then they came back again..im just trying to avoid getting them back in basic training now that would suck
 
Might help your run if you quit smoking. :cool:

Really though, I've had shin spints this past spring just about every time I run (or with jumping jacks). I bought a new pair of shoes that have helped some, but still have the pain. I see my doc on Tuesday and plan on asking him about that as well as other stuff so if there's anything helpful, I'll be glad to pass along.
 
The purpose of the muscles of the anterior shin (tibialis anterior) is to dorsiflex the foot (raise the toe). It may not be obvious why a muscle which raises the toe can be stressed or injured by running, given that it is not responsible for propulsion. The reason is that unskilled runners overstride, and land heavily on the heel with each footstrike. When this happens, the forefoot rapidly slaps down to the ground. Effectively, the foot, which is dorsiflexed prior to making contact with the ground, is forcefully extended. This forceful extension of the toe causes a corresponding rapid stretch in the attached muscles. A reflex in the muscles responds, causing a powerful contraction. It is this eccentric contraction which leads to muscle soreness and possible injury to the muscle, tendon or connective tissue.
 
Getting back into running

I went through the same shin splint issue when I started running again. Had been like 10 years since I last ran, and I must've been 40 pounds heavier. Doc said the extra weight didn't help. But it goes away with time, just stick with it.

Finally found a video that reminded me of me when I got back into running. Check it out:

You gotta like chubby guys like me and zebras.
 
Yeah, look into orthotics. I've just gone through 6 months of rehab from some pretty nasty shin splints. There are also some good stretches you can do before you run to warm up that area as well as afterwards. You should be very diligent with those, they make a huge difference. Its also very possible you have a muscle imbalance between the posterior and anterior muscles. Your calves may be much stronger pulling the muscle in front away from the shin bone. My dr told me to wear high heels as much as possible to help strengthen this muscle in addition to some exercises...but thats up to you :D People with low arches or flat feet often have issues with this more than others...Try the orthotics first or go to your dr to refer you to a podiatrist who can cast you for custom-made ones. My insurance paid for that and I'm pain free and able to resume my normal training again. Mine was a combo of treatment.
 
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