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Kornhub said:
What I have noticed being off for a bit is that my shins are pretty sore/sensitive :oops: I hope this is normal due to my increase in running this year hopefully not a long term issue. Doesn't seem to bother me while running...
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I also had shin pains after every run at one stage and thought that's the end of my running "career", but found stretching the lower legs before and after really helps.
 
Kornhub said:
What I have noticed being off for a bit is that my shins are pretty sore/sensitive :oops: I hope this is normal due to my increase in running this year hopefully not a long term issue. Doesn't seem to bother me while running...
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Probably due to running more and longer. Will ease off but you need to control how you approach your runs.
 
Snyper564 said:
Decided to "splurge" on one of these for post run massage


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Yeah wonder how these budget friendly ones work please review.

Wife got a theragun mini as a corporate gift a few years ago and its still going storng. Would highly recommend if you can get one but just not sure I could justify to repalce it if it ever broke.
 
L-Dog said:
Yeah wonder how these budget friendly ones work please review.

Wife got a theragun mini as a corporate gift a few years ago and its still going storng. Would highly recommend if you can get one but just not sure I could justify to repalce it if it ever broke.
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Used it last night and it felt great, will try before and after a run next time to compare it to how I usually feel on a sunday run
 
Kornhub said:
What I have noticed being off for a bit is that my shins are pretty sore/sensitive :oops: I hope this is normal due to my increase in running this year hopefully not a long term issue. Doesn't seem to bother me while running...
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Probably shin splints. Good shoes with plenty of cushioning for those long slogs, stretching before/after, strength exercises and slow ramping up of distance is what you should do.
That constant repetitive floor impact of running is very hard on your body.

I'm currently battling Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy and tried to power through only making things worse and now I will have to completely stop for a bit.
 
I used to get shin splints.
Getting some proper shoes fitted for my feet and pronation has prevented it completely.
 
Kornhub said:
Sensei I am listening....
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Speaking from recent experience, when my build up for TO was intensifying from running 5km daily to 10-12-15 in a short succession, shins where burning like hell. Despite the massaging and cold therapy, it still persisted. My fix me up guy told me that whilst sitting at the office, to engage shins by having heels on the floor and picking up toes 25 times at once. Repeat till you can manage. After a week or so, shins were normal but I had to ease off on hard runs and longer distances for a bit.
 
Kornhub said:
What I have noticed being off for a bit is that my shins are pretty sore/sensitive :oops: I hope this is normal due to my increase in running this year hopefully not a long term issue. Doesn't seem to bother me while running...
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I have been battling for years pain in the shins the next day or for a few days afterwards. Mine are on the inside shin.

You basically have something that isn't strong enough so you need a physio to give you some strength exercises. Needling helps release the calves and you can be back in a few days.

Shins splints can lead to stress fractures, I have a friend that has just come back from a stress fracture from shin splints 6 weeks no running, no strength, just rest. 2 weeks strength and walks, 2 weeks light running 2x5km then slowly increasing milage. I am to scared to push through when my shins are on fire.

Physio also explained the calves are pulling away from the bone so they strap the calf closer to the bone, this is why compression socks are good. I use these for anything over 5km which help alot. I have big calves and a large is very tight so if you have big calves dont get a medium.

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Had a "decent" run yesterday at Edenvale Marathon. My sinuses were giving me issues so had to literally stop running cold for a week before, so didn't taper properly. I was hoping for a better run but ja, I'll take it as a win as long as there was no major crisis on the day. This was my Comrades qualifier, so a lot more work to do over the next 3 months...

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I'm back after almost 2 weeks off. Nothing impressive but this one actually felt enjoyable/controlled? Idk how to explain it.

It was supposed to be a recovery run,sleep and hrv have been very low this week.



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The_MAC said:
Had a "decent" run yesterday at Edenvale Marathon. My sinuses were giving me issues so had to literally stop running cold for a week before, so didn't taper properly. I was hoping for a better run but ja, I'll take it as a win as long as there was no major crisis on the day. This was my Comrades qualifier, so a lot more work to do over the next 3 months...

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I would have been so delighted with your result xD . You are a machine bru
 
Scary_Turtle said:
I have been battling for years pain in the shins the next day or for a few days afterwards. Mine are on the inside shin.

You basically have something that isn't strong enough so you need a physio to give you some strength exercises. Needling helps release the calves and you can be back in a few days.

Shins splints can lead to stress fractures, I have a friend that has just come back from a stress fracture from shin splints 6 weeks no running, no strength, just rest. 2 weeks strength and walks, 2 weeks light running 2x5km then slowly increasing milage. I am to scared to push through when my shins are on fire.

Physio also explained the calves are pulling away from the bone so they strap the calf closer to the bone, this is why compression socks are good. I use these for anything over 5km which help alot. I have big calves and a large is very tight so if you have big calves dont get a medium.

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This is scary stuff man
 
Kornhub said:
I'm back after almost 2 weeks off. Nothing impressive but this one actually felt enjoyable/controlled? Idk how to explain it.

It was supposed to be a recovery run,sleep and hrv have been very low this week.



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Wow, that's quite a wide baseline.

My HRV is also down the dumps for the last week. My baseline is from 63 - 76 ms.
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