I started back to running in June of this year. I've been experiencing shin splints to some degree during and after running. Now when I was in basic training I had shin splints then but I “ran them out” so to speak. That’s not the case this time, at the age of 38. I’ve been depending on Advil and BC powder to continue my running exercises. My hope to “run them out” this time but it’s taking a little longer than I like as I hate to depend on pain relievers to exercise.
I do stretch before and after running and I have invested in proper fitting running shoes. I’m using the same stretching techniques that I learned in basic which seems to help. I sometimes ice my shins down after running which also seems to help.
My running routine is to run 2.5 miles every other day and rest in between. I would like to work up to running everyday but right now when I run 2 days in a row my shins are killing me.
I don’t have a bike or an elliptical machine to supplement my work outs can’t afford them right now.
Any suggestions on how to deal with shin splints?
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