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**The Bad Guy** · 01-20-2010, 04:40 PM

I've been getting back into the exercise routine lately. I've been running on the treadmill and lifting 3-4 times per week. However, when I'm on the treadmill, regardless of if I'm running or walking, after about 5 minutes my right shin feels like it's going to explode.
It's really preventing me from doing the 2.5 miles I want every time.

I stretch myself out pretty well before running.

Does anyone have any tips to eliminate this pain?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-20-2010, 04:55 PM

Those are shin splints. When I weighed a lot more than I do now and first started exercising I got them bad. My legs would swell up, it was terrible. My doctor's advice was "Man up. They'll go away." And they did.

MOhillbilly · 01-20-2010, 04:55 PM

new balance 857s

Brock · 01-20-2010, 04:58 PM

Take a hot bath and wrap a hot towel around your head.

Hootie · 01-20-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

new balance 857s

I bought a pair of 749s I found on Amazon for $29.99 free shipping to work out in and they are better running shoes than any Nikes I've ever owned.

**DeezNutz** · 01-20-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Take a hot bath and wrap a hot towel around your head.

I love you, pal.

Deberg_1990 · 01-20-2010, 05:06 PM

Sounds like HIV

rageeumr · 01-20-2010, 05:07 PM

I get shin splints if I play too much basketball. The shoes just aren't as supportive as my running shoes.

A simple compression sleeve always eliminates the pain, however.

http://www.amazon.com/McDavid-Calf-S...4028763&sr=8-2

**The Bad Guy** · 01-20-2010, 05:13 PM

I'm definitely going to get the sleeve then.

Thanks guys. I've had these shoes for 5 years but haven't really worn them too much. They are NB 992's.

Goldmember · 01-20-2010, 05:18 PM

You probably have shin splints but could be compartment syndrome

https://health.google.com/health/ref...tment+syndrome

A sports medicine doctor diagnosed me as having this but I'm not sure that's what it was. He said the only remedy was to have surgery and cut the fascia and I decided it wasn't worth it. I would get pain in my leg after running about three miles and it would go numb.

**Bwana** · 01-20-2010, 05:20 PM

Get better shoes and it will be like night and day. I work out 6-7 days a week and good shoes are huge! I have two really good pair that I switch around every other day:

1. New Balance 1906

And

2. Asics Gel Kenetic 2

Both spank the wallet at the till, but you get what you pay for.

Simply Red · 01-20-2010, 05:28 PM

Brooks (though not marketed, w/ the bigboys) are PHENOMENAL shoes.

Trust me, I know this stuff.

Simply Red · 01-20-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I'm definitely going to get the sleeve then.

Thanks guys. I've had these shoes for 5 years but haven't really worn them too much. They are NB 992's.

I hate to say it, but in regards to running shoes, Asics, Brooks and Mizuno tower well above anything NB has ever made.

Simply Red · 01-20-2010, 05:32 PM

also, BadGuy, if you want my opinion on the best aesthetic shoe, you let me know.

**Bwana** · 01-20-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I hate to say it, but in regards to running shoes, Asics, Brooks and Mizuno tower well above anything NB has ever made.

I would agree with the exception of a couple of the NB models, one of which is the 1906. That shoe is hand down the best shoe for working out and running I have ever owned, as well it should be for $200 a pair. You can pick them off of Ebay once in a while for around half that though, which is how I got my last pair.

Silock · 01-20-2010, 05:36 PM

Okay, first things first:

Where did you get your shoes? Did you just go to Footlocker and buy something off the shelf? If so, you're doing yourself a MAJOR disservice. The first thing you need to do is go to a reputable running store. I don't know where you're from, but Metro Walk and Run here in KC does free video stride analysis by trained professionals for FREE. I cannot stress enough that simply buying a high quality shoe is not enough if it doesn't properly fit your running stride. If you need motion control shoes, it doesn't matter if you buy $1 million shoes, if they aren't motion control, they're not going to do you a bit of good.

Secondly, do you stretch? If not, I'd suggest 30 seconds per day, warm or cold. Just do it.

Third, does it only happen on the treadmill? Try the elliptical and see what happens. I used to have this problem. Thought it was shin splints, but shin splints go away over time; they don't get worse. I had compartment syndrome. To this day, I still can't run on the sidewalk or a treadmill. It's the constant pounding that aggravates it. So, I just stick to the elliptical and cycling. If I run, I do it on grass, which works just fine, thankfully, so I can continue playing soccer.

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01-20-2010, 05:13 PM	#23
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9283645	I'm definitely going to get the sleeve then. Thanks guys. I've had these shoes for 5 years but haven't really worn them too much. They are NB 992's. __________________
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Goldmember You GOTTA get it done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Casino cash: $9856738	You probably have shin splints but could be compartment syndrome https://health.google.com/health/ref...tment+syndrome A sports medicine doctor diagnosed me as having this but I'm not sure that's what it was. He said the only remedy was to have surgery and cut the fascia and I decided it wasn't worth it. I would get pain in my leg after running about three miles and it would go numb.
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Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2136033647	Get better shoes and it will be like night and day. I work out 6-7 days a week and good shoes are huge! I have two really good pair that I switch around every other day: 1. New Balance 1906 And 2. Asics Gel Kenetic 2 Both spank the wallet at the till, but you get what you pay for. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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01-20-2010, 05:28 PM	#26
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	Brooks (though not marketed, w/ the bigboys) are PHENOMENAL shoes. Trust me, I know this stuff.
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Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	also, BadGuy, if you want my opinion on the best aesthetic shoe, you let me know.
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01-20-2010, 05:36 PM	#30
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Okay, first things first: Where did you get your shoes? Did you just go to Footlocker and buy something off the shelf? If so, you're doing yourself a MAJOR disservice. The first thing you need to do is go to a reputable running store. I don't know where you're from, but Metro Walk and Run here in KC does free video stride analysis by trained professionals for FREE. I cannot stress enough that simply buying a high quality shoe is not enough if it doesn't properly fit your running stride. If you need motion control shoes, it doesn't matter if you buy $1 million shoes, if they aren't motion control, they're not going to do you a bit of good. Secondly, do you stretch? If not, I'd suggest 30 seconds per day, warm or cold. Just do it. Third, does it only happen on the treadmill? Try the elliptical and see what happens. I used to have this problem. Thought it was shin splints, but shin splints go away over time; they don't get worse. I had compartment syndrome. To this day, I still can't run on the sidewalk or a treadmill. It's the constant pounding that aggravates it. So, I just stick to the elliptical and cycling. If I run, I do it on grass, which works just fine, thankfully, so I can continue playing soccer.
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