Shin splints I something I continually battle with. Here are a few things I do:

1. Make sure I have good running form

2. Check the mileage on my shoes. It's probably time to replace them

3. Stop increasing mileage until I can handle what I'm currently doing. I had bad shin splints during c25k and got them again when I increased my pace. Basically, take it slow and you will be able to beat em; or at least I did ;)

Good luck and keep at it!

Bill

Don't be scared of this forum we've all started from differnent levels of fitness and have different goals.  the good folks here are full of support and understanding.  I am a dedicated wogger  (walk, jog, run) and am on my 4th year of semi-regular waddling.  Just start moving and next thing you know you've gone around the block, then down the street, next thing you know your signing up for a local race...I've never finished last but I've come real close a couple of times..

Welcome to the forum and Happy trails.

Finished week 6 day 3.  It was getting easier now shin splints, do the compression wraps work.  Mine are on the inside of my legs lower calf.  I got them alot when I played football when I was younger, but they were always on the outside of my leg. I'm 39 now and weight about 285, down from 315 when I started.  First 5k on 3-31-12, no time to stop shin splints have to go!  

Myloe,

I will say that the best groups of people I have ever met are runners. I started in a boot camp as the only "fat guy". Most of the people were quite accomplished runners. I almost didn't even go to the first class but am so glad I did. I found out that the atitudes of most if not all of them weren't "hey look at the fat guy running". Not even close they were so very supportive that it was almost unbelievable. Every class and every race I entered the support was great. Please give the running/walking group a shot and make some friends.

Wideguy wrote:

 

Got back out again today.... 3 days off and without my arthritis meds, I needed them.  Took it slow and easy again, 1.57 miles in 20:01...  so still right at 13 minute miles.  Was a gorgeous night so I'm glad I went but man......  in case anyone wonders,  tacos, hard cider and birthday cake are NOT good pre-run fuel. 

 

I paid for it the whole 20 minutes and beyond.

 

But at least I got out and burned a tiny bit of it off. 

 

Now, off to bed.

Lol! Have you figured out what St Pats day race to go to? I am doing the 4 miler in Norwell because it boasts a beer glass as a prize. I had to buy new clothes this week. 44 pants gone, now using 40 pants. 3x shirts gone, now down to 2x. =)

Took the morning off today because I had a very active weekend of sports and hiking. (That feels awesome to write.) I will be back running tomorrow.

The pounds are melting off and my energy is increasing geometrically. Why wouldn't anyone who wants to feel better do exactly what we are doing?

@afatmanrunning "And finally, some good news on the weight front: as of last week, I'm below 270 for the first time since high school. Woot!" - THAT IS FANTASTIC! Way to go!!!

Hello all

    I am a 41 year old male with some developing medical issues.  I am in the very starting stages of a life change. I am starting today with a running workout.  Slow to start. I was told by my dr the other day that I need to do something. I am closing in on 300 lbs.  I had started running program a year ago but my wife was doing it with me and she had a calf issue so I stopped. But after dr appoitment the other day I decided I need to do something. 

Goals

Drop around 40 lbs

Be able to run in a 5k someday in the near future. 

By biggest question is what do do about diet?  Anyone got any good Ideas.

My Dr told me the follwing

My triglycerides were high 417

My good clestorall was really low

Bloodpressure is high

Bloodsurgar is elevated

I really need to do something.

Hi Everyone! I completed W3D3 on Saturday night and will start W4D1 this evening. It's been going really well so far. I have been able to complete everyday with the exception of W3D2. I had been out the night before and revisited my old friend, the cigarette. I was only able to do half the run the next day. I was so upset with myself! Needless to say, I learned my lesson and won't do that again!!

My question for you with more experience is...The tops of my feet are really hurting. I have lumps on them that hurt like crazy. I know that you have lymph nodes on top of your feet, and I wonder if this running is kicking up something. I've noticed it more, as I run more. I need to get some kind of arch supports also. I have high arches and even though I bought good running shoes, I can feel it in my arches. I know some of you run barefoot, and I'm not opposed to trying that. It makes a lot of sense. For right now, though, it's March in Northeast Ohio and I run outside. Call me a wimp if you must!

Any tips or ideas would be appreciated!