shin burning - Triathlon Week

11-22-2006, 03:07 AM

Hi im new to this and the gym!! I started the gym a month ago and
recently have noticed when the treadmills i get a burning sensation in
my shin and my muscle tenses up
anyone have any ideas???

pyschosyd · 11-22-2006, 07:14 AM

The first thing I would look at is your shoes. Are they running shoes, are they old? Most running shoes have a life span of 400km. I go through 2 two 3 pairs a year. The cushioning can wear out.

Do your shins hurt while running outside? Maybe your running position changes once on the treadmill?

Just some ideas
Syd

11-24-2006, 03:01 AM

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> Hi im new to this and the gym!! I started the gym a month ago and
> recently have noticed when the treadmills i get a burning sensation in
> my shin and my muscle tenses up
> anyone have any ideas???
>
I read somewhere that you must have a treadmill angled up at least .5%
otherwise on the flat you are actually running downhill slightly.

Other than that the pain you have sounds like shinsplints a problem I get
from time to time.

Doug Thomas

11-26-2006, 11:16 PM

Don't let your heal hit the ground first. Strike the ground with the front
half of your foot,this will help with your shin problems.

-Tony-