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How to know if I have shin splits?
Posted on 12/31/25 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 12/31/25 at 6:00 pm
I’ve been increasing my miles getting ready for a marathon. Ran 15 miles Saturday at a very slow pace and noticed my shoes had lost their pop. Got new shoes and have ran 3 5ks since then. I don’t experience pain while running. But mainly once I get home and actually relax on the couch is when I notice shin pain. Nothing crazy. Just a dull pain that comes and goes. It makes me nervous because taking a break from running would ruin my training schedule. Everything I google points to shin splits but the fact that it doesn’t hurt while running makes me wonder if it’s not just some soreness.
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Posted on 12/31/25 at 7:12 pm to CrawfishElvis
I've only gotten them while running.
Could be something like you were used to the running mechanics of your old, well broken in shoes, and you haven't quite adjusted to the newer ones. I don't know. Just throwing an idea out there.
I've never found a short break to be detrimental to my training. My head gets me out the door, and my body tells me how much I can run. If my body is telling me to dial it back to heal, then I listen to it.
Could be something like you were used to the running mechanics of your old, well broken in shoes, and you haven't quite adjusted to the newer ones. I don't know. Just throwing an idea out there.
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It makes me nervous because taking a break from running would ruin my training schedule
I've never found a short break to be detrimental to my training. My head gets me out the door, and my body tells me how much I can run. If my body is telling me to dial it back to heal, then I listen to it.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 9:42 pm to CrawfishElvis
If you can put a quarter on the spot then it’s probably a shin splint. I had them when I was in my 20s when I’d run too much. No biggie just gotta rest and gradually work back up.
Posted on 12/31/25 at 10:47 pm to CrawfishElvis
Stretch your calf muscles. If you don't know what they are or how to stretch them, then google/youtube it. They are your Gastrocnemius and Soleus muscles.
Yes, these are on the opposite side of your "shin splints". Your Tibialis Anterior(TA) is working overtime because these muscles are tight. Myofascial release on your TA is a great way to relieve pain, but it isn't a solution.
I hope this helps.
ETA: Work on dorsiflexion strengthening exercises after stretching.
Yes, these are on the opposite side of your "shin splints". Your Tibialis Anterior(TA) is working overtime because these muscles are tight. Myofascial release on your TA is a great way to relieve pain, but it isn't a solution.
I hope this helps.
ETA: Work on dorsiflexion strengthening exercises after stretching.
This post was edited on 12/31/25 at 10:49 pm
Posted on 1/1/26 at 12:29 am to CrawfishElvis
Stretch your calves , take a couple days off and when you start running again, wear your old shoes and see how that feels. You may need to alternate old shoes and new for a while
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