Frustrating February & Shin Splint City

[Riazor Blue]

MLC Man, shame about the shin splints. The best thing for them is to forget about PBs, as the medic says, ease back, gentle jogging is the best way. Another thing to look at is the trainers. Any idea if you over-pronate? A little more stability in the shoe would also help. If you over-pronate, shoes with stability certainly help prevent shin splints. If you like Asics, see if you can still get the GT-2090, the stability goes more under the arch and would give more support. Are there specialist running shops in Adelaide? They would be able to give you some good advice. But gentle jogging and NO hills for the time being. Once the shins feel a bit better you can start to introduce something of speed or hills, but not before, and then, only gradually. In the mean time, keep a couple of bags of peas in the freezer to stick on the shins after each run.

Good luck.