Shin pain after running and need new shoes

[IceBus]

Hi all...

Started doing cardio this week again after bulking since February...

I did a 45min walk on Tuesday and then went for a short run today just to get back into the swing of things (around 10mins).

My shins were absolutely killing me when I got back, but I don't think it's shin splints as the pain is on the outside of my shins in the muscles that run up on the outside of my shinbone not the inside.

Any idea what could be causing it or how to prevent it?

I don't think this is a medical thread as it's not remotely life threatening, more of a training issue.

I'm also going to buy some new shoes but I'm not sure what to go for. I'm probably only going to have room to pack one pain of trainers for Uni and so I'm not sure whether to get running shoes or something all purpose that'll do me for football and other sports as well. What would you guys recommend? Can I get something that'll suit a variety of purposes?

I'm not going to be running huge distances, more running 30mins or so a few times a week for cardio and then some sprints here and there.

 

[IceBus]

What do you reckon about running shoes vs all purpose then? As I say, I will only have room to pack one pair for uni.

 

[IceBus]

There is debate on here about the quality of various shoes, but I know that if you go into a running shop and hand over your credit card you can walk out with high-quality running shoes...

Whether you can get high-quality cross trainers as reliably, I don't know - but remember that running shoes will be better than 'fashion trainers' ...

I don't really care what they look like, it's just a case of my old Nike Crosstrails being absolutely wrecked and they were never any good for football.

Will playing footie in running shoes wreck them?

 

[IceBus]

Shin splints are a catch all term covering all manner of lower leg problems. I cant believe 10 mins of running would cause any problems - or were you sprinting up a 45 degree inlcine from cold or something

Start slow and easy. Run/walk. Get yourself to a real running shop for advice and get some proper running trainers. Don't use them for footy or cross training - there's a reason why football shoes (grass or artificial) aren't built the same. And if problems persist go see a podiatrist.

...and we haven't had a running thread for ages, far too much of this thing called football

My shins were a bit sore from the walk on Monday (it was fairly hilly and I wanted to go at a good clip). I'm not a lightweight honest

I'll get to a running shop next week and see what I can see. I still don't know what to do at uni though as I'll be struggling to fit all my stuff in as it is without two pairs of shoes.

 

[IceBus]

Thanks a lot for the advice guys. Went to Up and Running today and purhcased a pair of Mizuno Creation 7's. Very pleased to know I'm a neutral runner and nice to see the video to prove it

 

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Can you imagine that service in JJB?
You'd need your best trackie on with a fag in one hand and a bag of chips in the other while you walk up and down the aisle while the 16 year old salesgirl tells you they look cool.

Not at all mate. Exactly what I was thinking. I got one on one help from someone who obviously knew what they were talking about (and are sponsored by Mizuno) and got to try them on a treadmill and get my stride analysed. Not only that, but every pair of shoes I tried on were already laced up and ready to put on, unlike every pair I've ever tried on anywhere else. They also had half sizes which was a revelation for me

Honestly, if you're thinking of buying running shoes, do it! I can highly recommend Up And Running as well www.upandrunning.co.uk

I've only had a bit of a run on their treadmill and done some skipping tonight but they're absolutely great - amazing heel cushioning.

 

[IceBus]

Just another quick update.

I ran for my first time in my Mizuno's yesterday and I have to say I can now understand why people derrive enjoyment from running

I had no pain in my shins at all yesterday or today, my calves are just a little tight in a 'you've completed a good workout' way. It was absolutely great to be running yesterday and only have to stop when I felt puffed out as opposed to because my legs were hurting. Hopefully I can get my time up to a more respectable 30 minutes now. I'm going to try and get it up by 2 mins a week if I can.