I have been getting some major shin splints this week while on my walks. Yesterday was almost unbearable! I'm thinking I need a good pair of shoes and also some warm-up stretches before heading out.
So what is your favorite running/walking shoe?
Do you know of some good stretches for shin splints?
I planned on walking 5K for the Winter Runner(walker)land Virtual 5K today. I even put today's date on the bib, but it looks like I'll have to wait until tomorrow. It is raining today, which wouldn't matter but I also have a sick kid home from school. Bummer... Tomorrow the hubby will be home and it is supposed to be beeaauuutiful. We're talking 60F and sunny. In January. In Pennsylvania. Crazy!
I finally remembered to set my van's trip meter to zero before pulling out of my driveway the other day! I drove the lap around my neighborhood and guess what?!? 1 mile exactly! I just have to remember when I do a 5K to walk up to the corner and back in addition to 3 laps :)
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Daily Exercise Summary:
Fri, 1/4/13 - The sunshine was beautiful and the wind was might! I only did 1 lap due to some, er, chafing in an, um, delicate area... Dist. = 1 Mile
Sat, 1/5/13 - Shopping trip and groceries. I'm counting it! Dist. = 1 mile
Sun, 1/6/13 - Off. Church and family time.
Mon, 1/7/13 - My shins were tight for the first half of my walk today. I tried working on my posture and it seemed to help. Dist. = 2 miles
Tues, 1/8/13 - It was a balmy 36 degrees today. I even had to take my gloves off! Shins were tight again today. Maybe I need some special stretches before I walk. Dist. = 2 miles
Wed, 1/9/13 - Didn't want to, but I did! I was so glad to cross it off my list for today. Dist. = 2 miles
Thurs, 1/10/13 - Major shin splints! 5K tomorrow. Dist. = 1 mile
Total Miles This Week: 9
Total Miles in 2013: 14
Friday Weigh-In
1st Goal = T - 10 lbs
12/28/12 = Weighed in for starting weight. Felt like crawling back under the covers!
1/4/13 = -2.0
1/11/13 = +0.2
Lost Toward 1st Goal: 1.8 lbs
Total Lost: 1.8 lbs
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I am trying to figure out what to do about shin splits too! But right now stretching is working the best. Before and after a work out. And when I feel them coming I stop and stretch. Be safe and careful! :)
ReplyDeleteMy shoe of choice is Newtons! I'm still transitioning to natural running but, honestly, all of the tweaks and twinges stopped after I started running in them.
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