New Running Shoe and Shin Splint Advice
Discussion
Folks,
Time has come to get a new pair of running shoes.
Was custom fitted previously for a pair of shoes and it was recommended that I opted for a "Structured" shoe. I have had a pair of Asics now for about 5 years and served me well.
I do however really struggle with Shin splints and whilst I have tried to eliminate this with mixed surfaces, proper warm up techniques and reduction of over usage, it is a problem that still occurs.
Does anyone have any recommendations for what I should be looking out for when custom fitted again or any suggestions for shoes or practices that may help the shin splints?
Suggestions of specific shoes may also be helpful before I am down the route of £150 new shoes which offer no assistance.
Cheers.
Time has come to get a new pair of running shoes.
Was custom fitted previously for a pair of shoes and it was recommended that I opted for a "Structured" shoe. I have had a pair of Asics now for about 5 years and served me well.
I do however really struggle with Shin splints and whilst I have tried to eliminate this with mixed surfaces, proper warm up techniques and reduction of over usage, it is a problem that still occurs.
Does anyone have any recommendations for what I should be looking out for when custom fitted again or any suggestions for shoes or practices that may help the shin splints?
Suggestions of specific shoes may also be helpful before I am down the route of £150 new shoes which offer no assistance.
Cheers.
Is it definitely shin splints? Could be compartment syndrome.
http://www.cksn.ca/2011/11/athletic-injuries-updat...
I thought I has shin splints (misdiagnosed) but actually had compartment syndrome....had a minor op a few years ago which made a massive difference.
http://www.cksn.ca/2011/11/athletic-injuries-updat...
I thought I has shin splints (misdiagnosed) but actually had compartment syndrome....had a minor op a few years ago which made a massive difference.
I would definitely watch this
http://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_mcdougall_are...
and read up on barefoot running.
http://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_mcdougall_are...
and read up on barefoot running.
5 year old shoes????? 
There's your answer!!!!
Back when I ran (eventually to a PB of 35 mins for a 10k) my technique was 'up on my toes' so I didn't need a shoe with too much support or pronation correction, despite being a 'heavier' runner at about 14 stone.
But I did need a shoe with decent forefoot padding. So my shoe of choice after trying lots (Asics included - mostly Gel Kayano) was Saucony Grid Omnis.
Anyway - most shoe manufacturers and running advisors reckon that shoes are well past their best, with their ability to cushion and correct compromised, at around 500 miles.
That meant that with my running regime of around 50 miles a week, my shoes were getting to 'scrap' after around 3 or 4 months.
Due to the expense, I normally went way past that, and ran them into way borrowed time - and once they were at this point, I could feel that they were now doing nothing in the way of cushioning or correction, so I adapted my routes to suit, off roads and tarmac and onto gravel, grass and mud.
But even at this stretching out, I had to have at least 2 new pairs a year in order to avoid bone, joint and muscle issues.
At 5 years old, your shoes are so way past their best, it's unreal!
I would suggest that it's not the type of shoe you have causing problems - just the time interval to change!!!!
There's your answer!!!!
Back when I ran (eventually to a PB of 35 mins for a 10k) my technique was 'up on my toes' so I didn't need a shoe with too much support or pronation correction, despite being a 'heavier' runner at about 14 stone.
But I did need a shoe with decent forefoot padding. So my shoe of choice after trying lots (Asics included - mostly Gel Kayano) was Saucony Grid Omnis.
Anyway - most shoe manufacturers and running advisors reckon that shoes are well past their best, with their ability to cushion and correct compromised, at around 500 miles.
That meant that with my running regime of around 50 miles a week, my shoes were getting to 'scrap' after around 3 or 4 months.
Due to the expense, I normally went way past that, and ran them into way borrowed time - and once they were at this point, I could feel that they were now doing nothing in the way of cushioning or correction, so I adapted my routes to suit, off roads and tarmac and onto gravel, grass and mud.
But even at this stretching out, I had to have at least 2 new pairs a year in order to avoid bone, joint and muscle issues.
At 5 years old, your shoes are so way past their best, it's unreal!
I would suggest that it's not the type of shoe you have causing problems - just the time interval to change!!!!
^^^^^^^ Agree with comments re shoes. Mine were generally knackered at about 350 miles (expensive). It also depends on the speed of running too - fast sprints seem to be worse.
One option you have is to cycle standing in the pedals (ie not sitting on the saddle), similar muscle usage to running, but with no impact, therefore no muscle damage. Worth it for a session or 2 a week if you were in withdrawal mode.
All the best
One option you have is to cycle standing in the pedals (ie not sitting on the saddle), similar muscle usage to running, but with no impact, therefore no muscle damage. Worth it for a session or 2 a week if you were in withdrawal mode.
All the best
Everyone, thanks for the advice. I knew I had overcooked it with the timescale that had passed since last renewing. Agree that it won't have helped the shins however it has been a problem since originally having the shoes so slightly apprehensive it may be something more sinister, a la compartmentation.
Advice much appreciated.
Advice much appreciated.
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