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left shin

Kevin FooteKevin Foote
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Good Morning,

   I just got done doing my Wednesday interval run and had to stop and stretch left calf and shin...my shoes aren't old and this has been happening the last few weeks..

any suggestions? resting doesn't seem to make much difference..

if i am in the wrong forum please redirect..Kevin Foote

 

 

 

Comments

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    That could very well be shinsplints doesn't only happen on the Wednesday runner does that happen on all of your runs? In the meantime I would take a couple days off from running, in fact I would wait until next week.

    Doesn't hurt at all when you bike / swim?
  • Kevin FooteKevin Foote

    Patrick,

      Thanks for the reply..I met Todd and Lizbeth last Friday.. No pain when swimming or biking...Pain shows up gradually (last 4 weeks) on longer slow runs and on the 3rd interval...

    Kevin

     

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Sounds like a form related thing as your technique breaks down over the course of each run. Honestly I'd have you run as well as you can run "happy" and then shut it down there. Perhaps you want to work in some walking intervals to give yourself a break: 10 minutes running followed by a one min walking. Would you be interested in that?
  • Kevin FooteKevin Foote
    Thanks Coach...I will do it..
    Kevin
  • Kevin FooteKevin Foote

    Coach,

       Shin is feeling better. I got my Gait analyzed (Todd refrerral) and it ain't pretty..The recommendation is to not run for 4 weeks while I reset and do corrective exercises.. thoughts..I can send the info along if you prefer..

    Kevin

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Kevin, got it. I know who you saw and how it works...soooooo...I think we are okay. Looking at your Triathlon Season RoadMap™ it's better now than later for sure!

    Looking at the Short Course plan, I say that Wed becomes Swim Only and Sunday is the option for a second, much easier bike...call it 1-2 hours just out riding and exploring. No brick runs.

    As you do your exercises, you might consider pool running a bit on Wed / Sun to keep the muscles fresh...but that could be a question for your Run Folks...

    Let me know what you think!

    ~ Patrick
  • Kevin FooteKevin Foote

    Great Idea..I will do it..Thanks Coach..

     

    Kevin

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