Your calves and shins may not have the complex construction or delicate reputation of your knees and feet, but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. In a recent survey of 14,000 injured runners, sports podiatrist Stephen M Pribut found that calf

Your calves and shins may not have the complex construction or delicate reputation of your knees and feet, but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. In a recent survey of 14,000 injured runners, sports podiatrist Stephen M Pribut found that calf

RW member Shattered Shins tried almost everything under the sun to overcome chronic shin splints. Here's her account of what worked for her - and what didn't. (This is not an official RW article, but she has been emailing this account to other needy

Q I’ve been running for five years with very few injuries, but recently I’ve been experiencing pain in both shins. The pain is on the inside of my legs, just off-centre. I tried resting for three weeks as suggested by my GP, but the problem

their mileage too quickly.SymptomsSymptoms of shinsplints include an aching, throbbing or tenderness along the inside of the shin (although it can also radiate to the outside) about halfway down or all along the shin, from the ankle to the knee. This discomfort

, and that works for me too. See full threadRun on grassShattered Shins - Don't underestimate the value of grass - as I did for several months. When someone said they'd run with me on grass - just to overcome my prejudice, I think - I couldn't believe how much

UAN: Article type:++needs pics++-->If you’re comfortable with the basic stretches, try these more advanced alternatives. 1. Kneeling quadriceps stretch against wallYour rearmost shin and the top of your foot should be flat against the wall, as you

fracture. Pulling out just wasn't an option for me (don't try this at home, folks) but several weeks of minimal running and being too grumpy to cross-train meant that I started the race aiming only to avoid a new PW. My shin was sore for the first few miles

, you'll be well on your way to marathon success. Q: I've got painful shins!A: Shin pain is very common, especially in first-time marathoners. It's often known as ‘shin splints', even though this is really an umbrella term for a few different conditions

). Stretch your calves (keep your heel on the ground, lift your toes back towards your shin). Others at Risk People who regularly run hills (the Achilles has to stretch more on inclines) and who have increased their mileage more than 10 per cent per week