So i've started jogging/walking in prep for a couple 5Ks that are coming up. Since it has FINALLY been cool enough to run outside- i did this both yesterday and today. Up until now I have been working out on the treadmill- for the past 2 weeks. I know the shin splints are from running on the road, however I am not willing to give this up completely as the 5Ks will both be- well outdoors
My shin splints are not so bad that I can't walk (i've had that happen before- ended up embarrassed and in the ER with what i thought was a broken leg
) but i can feel them starting. Right now I am icing my shins- but does anyone know any stretches i can do or anything to help reverse what has already happened? Or how to prevent them in the future? Tomorrow it is going to be another scorcher so I"ll be on the treadmill but would like to get back outside before the end of the week- Layla goes in her buggy and just LOVES it- can't deny her of that now can I
