shin splints

On Jul 17, 7:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

First Rosie, how fat are you? I'm guessing what, about 325lbs? Lose
some weight THEN run. It really doesn't matter, because "The Donald"
has put out a hit on you anyways, and you and the bumpoer of a semi
will be kissing each other real soon anyway. Now back to your freezer
full of Bon Bons.

On Jul 17, 7:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

Rosie,
Fact is, we see a few dozen of you whiners on RR every year, so here's
the scoop. You are a complainer/whiner/[censored]/pansie-candyass, and as
such will never be a runner. Just give it up.

On Jul 17, 4:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

if you have sore shins, you are doing too much. if you have any kind
of pain in your shins you shouldnt run on sunday.

Thanks for the sensible reply. I'll continue to take it easy. No hurry to
get anywhere :-)

Rose

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On Jul 17, 4:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and
got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using
ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the
elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether
half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't
run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

if you have sore shins, you are doing too much. if you have any kind
of pain in your shins you shouldnt run on sunday.

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Quoted message said:

Thanks for the sensible reply. I'll continue to take it easy. No hurry
to get anywhere :-)

Shin splints are a classic starters problem. It's doing too much too
soon and sometimes too fast regardless of what seems like short runs.
Continue to ice to keep the swelling down. Rather than nothing, you can
fast walk or bike just to keep up some cardio as long as it doesn't hurt
while you're moving or pain get worse after.

And as you have seen, we have our share of A_holes that like to hit
first to show their immature insecurities. The vast majority on the list
are very helpful. Hang in for a while.

-Doug

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Quoted message said:

Thanks for the sensible reply. I'll continue to take it easy. No hurry
to get anywhere :-)

Shin splints are a classic starters problem. It's doing too much too
soon and sometimes too fast regardless of what seems like short runs.
Continue to ice to keep the swelling down. Rather than nothing, you can
fast walk or bike just to keep up some cardio as long as it doesn't hurt
while you're moving or pain get worse after.

And as you have seen, we have our share of A_holes that like to hit
first to show their immature insecurities. The vast majority on the list
are very helpful. Hang in for a while.

-Doug

I'm sure you know this, but look into your shoes. You might need a
different pair; I've known a couple people who got shin-splints and
corrected the problem by switching to different running shoes.

-Allan

On Jul 17, 5:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

What is the condition of your shoes? That could be one issue. Also,
what type of surface do you usually run on? Pavement and concrete are
very unforgiving and can accelerate an injury like you have. For shin
splints I have a couple of things I do, above what you are already
doing.

1. Change to a softer running surface. Going to the park and running
around the park on the grass may not be the most exciting running you
will ever do but it might help.

2. I like to dig out the soccer ball and kick it around in the
backyard or at the park. They say soccer is one of the best things to
prevent shin splints and many "experts" think or have done studies
that conclude that soccer players get shin splints less than most
other sports.

John

On Jul 17, 7:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

You seem to be following a good conservative path to recovery.

You should not have trouble with finishing, but you may have more pain
afterward. You did not mention your pre-running history (were you
totally a couch potato?) or your equipment, ie, shoes. I'm taking a
WAG that maybe you are using old sneakers or gym shoes or some running
shoes you picked out yourself. If my guess is true, get to a running
store and get fitted for a pair of running shoes suitable for your
body and running style.

Enjoy the 3K. Don't get caught up in the fast starters. Run your race
at your pace.
Ed

On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:50:41 -0000, Ed Prochak <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

On Jul 17, 7:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

You seem to be following a good conservative path to recovery.

You should not have trouble with finishing, but you may have more pain
afterward. You did not mention your pre-running history (were you
totally a couch potato?) or your equipment, ie, shoes. I'm taking a
WAG that maybe you are using old sneakers or gym shoes or some running
shoes you picked out yourself. If my guess is true, get to a running
store and get fitted for a pair of running shoes suitable for your
body and running style.

Enjoy the 3K. Don't get caught up in the fast starters. Run your race
at your pace.
Ed

And BTW, Bill is right, you are WAY too fat to run.

Ed

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runsrealfast said:

On Jul 17, 5:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

Quoted message said:

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Quoted message said:

Thanks

Quoted message said:

Rosie

What is the condition of your shoes? That could be one issue. Also,
what type of surface do you usually run on? Pavement and concrete are
very unforgiving and can accelerate an injury like you have. For shin
splints I have a couple of things I do, above what you are already
doing.

1. Change to a softer running surface. Going to the park and running
around the park on the grass may not be the most exciting running you
will ever do but it might help.

2. I like to dig out the soccer ball and kick it around in the
backyard or at the park. They say soccer is one of the best things to
prevent shin splints and many "experts" think or have done studies
that conclude that soccer players get shin splints less than most
other sports.

John

Please dont listen to all this shoe or surface talk because it
disguises the fact that you are doing too much no matter how little it
might be compared to other people.

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runsrealfast said:

On Jul 17, 5:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

Quoted message said:

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Quoted message said:

Thanks

Quoted message said:

Rosie

What is the condition of your shoes? That could be one issue. Also,
what type of surface do you usually run on? Pavement and concrete are
very unforgiving and can accelerate an injury like you have. For shin
splints I have a couple of things I do, above what you are already
doing.

1. Change to a softer running surface. Going to the park and running
around the park on the grass may not be the most exciting running you
will ever do but it might help.

2. I like to dig out the soccer ball and kick it around in the
backyard or at the park. They say soccer is one of the best things to
prevent shin splints and many "experts" think or have done studies
that conclude that soccer players get shin splints less than most
other sports.

John

Please dont listen to all this shoe or surface talk because it
disguises the fact that you are doing too much no matter how little it
might be compared to other people.

It can be shoes.

Thanks Doug, I've been using an elliptical trainer which keeps the heart
rate up and the legs feel fine.

It's the same on any usenet group, eh?

Have a good weekend.

Hi John

Running in a pair of new Asics that were fitted for my extremely high arches
at a specialist running store, and yes, mostly on bitumen. Will head for
some grass when I get back into it and see how it goes.

Cheers

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On Jul 17, 5:51 am, "roses beads" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I've got a very sore shin, I've been doing the couch to 5k program and
got
up to week 8, a 28 minute run, and it's sore. I'm resting it and using
ice,
as well as an anti inflammatory gel. I've switched to using the
elliptical
trainer to keep my legs strong without impact, and can use it comfortably
for half an hour.

I was planning on doing a 3km fun run on Sunday, and wondered whether
half
hour on the elliptical trainer would stand me in good stead. I haven't
run
for over a week, and when I stopped, I was doing just over 4km, so I'm
hoping to be able to go the distance, depending on how my shin feels.

Thanks

Rosie

What is the condition of your shoes? That could be one issue. Also,
what type of surface do you usually run on? Pavement and concrete are
very unforgiving and can accelerate an injury like you have. For shin
splints I have a couple of things I do, above what you are already
doing.

1. Change to a softer running surface. Going to the park and running
around the park on the grass may not be the most exciting running you
will ever do but it might help.

2. I like to dig out the soccer ball and kick it around in the
backyard or at the park. They say soccer is one of the best things to
prevent shin splints and many "experts" think or have done studies
that conclude that soccer players get shin splints less than most
other sports.

John

runsrealfast said:

2. I like to dig out the soccer ball and kick it around in the
backyard or at the park.

Coughs politely - its "Football", that sport played by the rest of the
world, you may have heard of us.
Its the only game where the ball is predominently moved with the
"Foot" hence "Football", all the games that sprang from Rugby where
the ball is predominently carried or thrown hand to hand can only be
called <Descriptor> Football because Rugby was created by someone
cheating at Football.
i.e.
Gaelic Football
Australian Rules Football
American Football
Rugby Football/Rugby League

Dominic Shields said:

runsrealfast said:

2. I like to dig out the soccer ball and kick it around in the
backyard or at the park.

Coughs politely - its "Football", that sport played by the rest of the
world, you may have heard of us.
Its the only game where the ball is predominently moved with the
"Foot" hence "Football", all the games that sprang from Rugby where
the ball is predominently carried or thrown hand to hand can only be
called <Descriptor> Football because Rugby was created by someone
cheating at Football.
i.e.
Gaelic Football
Australian Rules Football

In Gaelic or Aussie rules, one moves the ball much faster by kicking the ball.

You have a choice of carrying or kicking (throwing isn't allowed in Aussie
rules). One also scores by kicking much like soccer.

Because you don't have everyone starting "behind the ball", it is practical and
common to kick the ball forward.

Cheers,
--
Elflord

On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:59:10 +0000 (UTC), Elflord <[email hidden]>

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In Gaelic or Aussie rules, one moves the ball much faster by kicking the ball.

You have a choice of carrying or kicking (throwing isn't allowed in Aussie
rules). One also scores by kicking much like soccer.

Because you don't have everyone starting "behind the ball", it is practical and
common to kick the ball forward.

Oh agreed, I've played all of them (except American) to some extent
(the proper Aussie rules goalposts were not available to us however)
and all have been regular fixtures on British TV, but real football is
the only one that specifically disallows handling except for a
position that none of the others have - and Rugby League was the best
to play in my opinion.

Dominic Shields said:

Rugby League was the best to play in my opinion.

Maybe so, but that's pretty inconclusive since you've yet to try
football, by your own admission.

Then again you furriners are typically employed as kickers, as opposed
to real football players.

CP wrote:
| Then again you furriners are typically employed as kickers, as opposed
| to real football players.

These guys are getting more respect than used to and a few guys like Adam
the 'mr. clutch' are now-a-days called 'football' players.