I was so nervous before yesterday’s long run with my half marathon training group. I’m not sure why I get nervous when every week we only add 1 mile, but I’m always scared I won’t be able to finish or I will be way out in the middle of no where with shin pain and have to walk all the way back.
I was pleasantly surprised, however, with yesterday’s run! It was amazing. My mom and I ran a little bit slower than usual, and we just felt great the whole time. The miles seemed to fly by (isn’t it awesome when that happens?). I had no pain, no shin pain…nothing!
When we got back I didn’t have pain either! Last week, as soon as I stopped running my shins were throbbing and walking up and down stairs hurt them. I honestly felt so fresh yesterday once I finished…I think I could have ran 10 miles if I wanted to!
It’s runs like that that give me a runner’s high. Runs like that are why I keep running. It’s amazing what your body can do! I’m excited to keep adding miles, even though each week I know I will be nervous. I’m especially nervous that we will be running 12 during this training cycle. For half marathons, I’ve only ran up to 10 miles! But I think it will make me a stronger runner.
Our half is on April 27 in Ocean City, MD.
Anyone else preparing for spring races?
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Currently well into Boston training and as of Sunday post-16 miler, sidelined with shin issues. What did you do after your problems last week?? Btw, just stumbled upon your blog and love it!
Thank you!
I have had shin issues for years because I have super flat feet. I make sure to roll my calves on a tennis ball regularly, along with the rest of my legs too. I Also try to ice regularly but am not as good about that sometimes =X I would say stretching and strengthening your anterior tibialis (front of shin muscle) is the best way to help shin pain! I Will actually have a how-to video posted on my blog in the next day or two showing this =) Please let me know if you have more questions! Hope you enjoy my blog!
Funny enough, it’s tightness in the anterior tibialis that is currently causing me pain, but I definitely think I need to have my dad send down one of my old lacrosse balls (tennis balls don’t last around here…#dogownerproblems) to really get into the muscle…foam rolling doesn’t always do it!
does it burn there when you run? if so it could mean that muscle is weak. And yes the lax ball is definitely a good idea! My cats love tennis balls too lol
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