Running and related questions

[Tom Treutlein]

Your heel is supposed to hit first though, correct? I noticed this hurts my shins, but I don't know what else to do about that.

 

[kroddy_man]

my point was that there are several causes of shin splints and that the original post about the cause was incorrect. to me, flat feet falls in the "structural" category of risks.

also, there is a difference between sore shin and splints...a big difference!

 

[Synpax]

No, you are wrong. Etc. etc etc.

My original advice stands: go to a professional running store, have gait analysis done.

 

[Animal]

Yes, if you already have shin splints, impact on your heel will hurt from the impact as well as from the impact wanting to pull your foot downward and the shin muscles trying to hold it up.

And go ahead and get gain analysis done and if you are flat, it might not help, anyhow.

 

[TC2]

Also, how long do those shoes last for you, Synpax? I don't want to have to replace a $100 pair of shoes all the time.

Where would I find one of those stride analysis places? I want to figure out a good shoe soon so I can start my running. You're suggesting not to bother with the boots, am I right? I'm going to be running on trails, by the way.

Get new balance, they are actually a sport shoe.

I've tried all kinds of shoes and they are the best and last WAY fuckin longer than those worthless pieces of shits nikes.

And they are cheaper.

 

[Animal]

Most of nike are for people with normal or high instep and running magazines, consumer reports, popular science, among others found that shoes in the $75 range lasted longer and supported better than those priced higher.

More is not better when it comes to shoes.

 

[d3track]

ice your shins
insoles may help some
tape your arches up

core strength also helps you keep form when you get tired

toe raises help strenthen the muscles that are injured in "shin slints"

if at all possible, do not train on an indoor track

I don't think someone in your situation needs to worry about race shoes, some good newbalance or sacony should do just fine.

 

[Iron Worker 22]

Alright Tom shin splints have little to do with if your running far enough or whatever, I used to run all the time and still would develop shin splints every time i would go out no matter how far i would run. They are cause by the membrane which is right behind your shin bone.
Best thing to do for them is get barefoot and sit down take a towel and lay it out flat on the floor then with your toes grab the towel and keep on pulling it in untill you run outta towel then lay it flat and start again. Do if for a few weeks and you'll notice a difference.