shins feel like they're going to explode

[gatoolpod]

you sure you`re stretching properly, sometimes if i just walk somewhere really briskly i get that, a good stretch usually sorts it out. it is a really weird sensation though isnt it.

[Shibby]

Try getting some arch support for your shoes. It will take time to break them in so it dosn't make your feet hurt.

[sana]

Originally posted by gatoolpod
you sure you`re stretching properly, sometimes if i just walk somewhere really briskly i get that, a good stretch usually sorts it out. it is a really weird sensation though isnt it.

not stretching... but i do warm up walking at a slower pace. then once i speed up, it starts to hurt. and it gets bad FAST.

i dunno how to stretch out the front part of my calf anyway? :dunno:

[Shibby]

Put your foot behind you with the top of your toe on the ground and push down. Twist your foot right to left until you feel the area stretch.

[Stonecold54]

well lots of posts but look at the origins. where does the pain come from. lactic acid build up right? why does that occur? lack of anaerobic conditioning in that particular muscle. Its like doing slow leg extensions for the first time, it burns like shit but it gets better as you get anaerobically conditioned. same with the front shins. I have found they have a low threshold of anaerobic work until they start to burn but they can still be trained and it will delay or elminate the problem. this is the easiest solution and they won't get bigger so don't worry about that.

[Timma]

Originally posted by stonecold54
well lots of posts but look at the origins. where does the pain come from. lactic acid build up right? why does that occur? lack of anaerobic conditioning in that particular muscle. Its like doing slow leg extensions for the first time, it burns like shit but it gets better as you get anaerobically conditioned. same with the front shins. I have found they have a low threshold of anaerobic work until they start to burn but they can still be trained and it will delay or elminate the problem. this is the easiest solution and they won't get bigger so don't worry about that.

Like I said. Double bass pedal.

[sana]

well - i'm done training calves. i kid you not. i'm not exaggerating when i say they grow like crazy. i don't want to grow unbalanced. and as it already is, my legs overpower my upper body. as i have no desire to bring my upper body up much more than where i'm at, i need to bring down the legs a little.

with that said, what i think you're trying to say to me is "suck it up and keep walking - the pain will go away".

[decadecadeca]

I'd look at your shoes a little closer. Go to a real sports store that caters to runners. They can check your gait and if you pronate or supinate etc....And if that doesn't help, suck it up and soldier on. LOL

[jaypee]

I used to be a marathon runner and would have all kinds of problems with my shins (splints, wierd pumps, etc.). Get some DMSO and start using it every day. That shit worked wonders for me.

[BBAddict]

I have had the same problems on and off. I agree with the shoes comment-they will definitely help if your shoes cushioning is not sufficient. Getting a good pair of running shoes (usually ~85 retail) helps enormously.

But stonecold is probably more right. I've had bigger results just doing toe raises. I workout at home and don't have one of those machines. I just stand on the edge of a step with my toes hanging over the edge and contract my toes up as much as possible. This helps enormously. Good luck.