After years of swimming, I'm trying to start myself on a running program because I don't have any pool access. I've always avoided running like the plague and I know my form is completely off. Can someone give me some tips to correct it?
Also, I get winded which I find strange since I could swim for hours without any breathing problems.
Are there any runners or better yet, swimmers turned runners who can help me do this right?
2007-10-22 07:46:30 · 17 answers · asked by greensirena 2 in Sports ➔ Running
You have a muscle imbalance.
Your calves have gotten stronger than your anterior tibialis.
Lift with weight on you toes and heels on the ground to strenghten the anterior tibialis. (I stuck mine under my desk)
Google anterior tibialis. If this is what hurts, that's how you fix it. You can stretch until the cows come home but until you correct the muscle strenght imbalance you will have pain
2007-10-22 07:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop Shin Splints Forever?
2016-05-18 02:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to swim alot, and I still do but I run more now than I swim. I stretch all the time! Especially before I run and after I run. If you run on hard surfaces (gym floors, concrete, paved roads, gravel roads) You'll be more prone to get shin splints. the way i fix them if I get them is I take an advil and ice them. Also, having good support in your shoes will help alot. Try running cross country because it's mostly in the woods/ on softer surfaces. Make sure you're breathing right. Breath in for 3 steps, out for 2. Taking a cough drop before you run can help you feel less winded, as well as putting on chapstick or any kind of lip treatment. Hope this helps and good luck! :)
2007-10-22 08:53:58 · answer #3 · answered by smilesandponytails 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, definitely, don't run on concrete. Try to find a track at a local school or gym that's made of a rubberized surface, or at the least a cinder surface. Running on concrete is a leading cause of shin splints. Also, make sure to wear a good supportive pair of running shoes. With your arches supported, your stride will be mechanically better (better form).
As far as getting winded running, when you can swim for hours, that's normal when switching sports. Try slowing your pace a little bit until your body gets acclimated to running. Then you can gradually increase speed. Good Luck!
2007-10-22 07:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by scarlet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now, what I am about to say may not seem true, but coming from an avid athlete, it is! I tried everything from running on grass, to wearing shin guards to keep my shin's heated, to replacing my shoes. Eventually the shin splints came back, so I was fed up..............until a friend of mine said that (The Herbal Medicine Known as "Weed"), was a great way to heal bone and muscle aches. Now, I'm not a drug addict nor do I promote any sort of drug, but I told my friend he was nuts, he said give it a try and see what happens. So one day I was looking through a drawer and happen to stumble across a "joint". Well, I decided to give it a few, just a few swigs, and by the next day my shin-splints were gone! And to this day I no longer have problems with them. And I exercise twice a day, for about 4 hours total. I thought it was just a temporary resolution, but it worked! Now, its up to anyone's discretion to try anything, but if you have a friend out there who likes smoking chiba, you might want to give it a try, if all else has failed!
2007-10-22 07:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
After running for a whil shin splints is partially genetic, there are things that you can do - I have never suffered from shin splints, never stretched them either.
The best thing to do is stretch and strength work.
Don't worry about your form, it is almost too late to correct it, and by correcting it, who knows what other things you may run into.
2007-10-22 08:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by snfcricket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often shin splints are caused by running on a surface that is too hard. You many try a softer surface or better shock absorbing running shoes.
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2007-10-22 07:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get fitted for a pair of running shoes. If there is a New Balance store near you go see them. I have the same problem, the shoes should help, or you could try cycling.
2007-10-22 07:49:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prevent it dont train super hard at first like rigt after vacation becasue thats when u get shin splins.....if u have shin splins run and strech run and strech....... there are some super good streaches just for shin splins have someone hold down on you feet as you try to pull them up then vicea-versa. Hope you feel better bye
2007-10-22 07:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by kristi p 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stretch before and after. Do a light warm-up of jogging to start off and to cool down afterwork.
2007-10-22 07:50:04 · answer #10 · answered by beaux b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋