need some help from the runners around here

[mp260767]

over the last few years i've let my fitness go down the pan, after threads like rimblocks etc, and the fact mates at work are thinking of starting to play 5 a side footy again i'm looking to improve on my fitness.

decided to start with some running, as its the thing im most comfortably with, checked plat's guide, got fitted for some shoes etc.

i've set out a route local to me thats just under 2 miles in total, on starting , due to my total lack of fitness i've started with a 10 minute walk out and then back, the whole route is on the road.

however the section of my legs from above the ankle to below the knee feel like they are on fire

no joints hurt and aside from the feeling in that part of the leg i feel fine.

just wondering if anyone has come across it before.



cheers.......

 

[mp260767]

OMG! Bone crumbling shin splints! Don't ever run again.....

or

That's par for the course, I remember the days when I had similar when I started walking in the hills. Just take it steady and condition yourself, stretch off (calfs, hams, quads) 10 mins afterwards.

checked the net for "shin splints" and it doesnt really tally with the feeling i'm getting in the legs.

do a warm down and within minutes of finishing its fine.

will ease up a bit and see how its affected.

 

[mp260767]

went for a stroll, rather than a walk and legs felt fine.

wierd, but i guess i was trying to go too fast, will increase it tonight as im not looking to stroll around, and see how it goes.

 

[mp260767]

Do you stretch your ITB using either an 'I'm a little teapot' stance or a foam roller? This may help with the fire below the knee.

had to have a look to find out what the ITB is, not sure that i do stretching particularly for that area.

daft as i may sound can you put up an easier explanation of the 'I'm a little teapot' stance and foam roller.

 

[mp260767]

went to somewhere recommended by a collegue that runs, and they seemed to do a decent job fitting me.

had a quicker "stroll" last night and felt it start, eased off and it was fine.

starting to thinks its lack of fitness and the extra weight i'm carrying rather than anything else.

thanks for the responses so far

 

[mp260767]

You haven't run for years, you are going to get pains everywhere until your body adapts to it.

realised that, thats why i started by walking, never ever hurt this much when i was running .

 

[mp260767]

I kept getting burning shin pains but I had a proper trainer fitting at a running shop and that seemed to sort it.
Dave

doesnt feel like the shin itself, rather, that whole section of the leg just feels like its being roasted over a spit