Hello everyone, just looking for some input and motivation to continue. I don't like to run, never did, but I think that has a lot to do with me always being heavy and it being painful. I still have 40 lbs to go before goal and I started running yesterday.

What do you think of running in the treadmill vs running out doors? I did a mile yesterday inspite of my fat causing aftershocks all over my body lol.

I have several friends out of the are that do 5k on the regular and just want to be able to join in the good times too. Sorry for the long post, any input is appreciated

I realise this is an older thread, but what do you runners do for shin splints? I get them really badly, particularly in my right leg. I stretch (after warming up - no static stretching) and have really good shoes, but nothing seems to help.

I had the issue on the outside of my shins.. Best thing I ever did was get a minimal sole shoe. To correct my gait and also to strengthen the muscles in my feet.. People think I'm crazy.. But I did this after my flat footed husband discovered thin soled shoes and it corrected the intense pain he was having in his feet from fallen arches. He runs also and no longer has pain at all. He thought he would have to get surgery on his feet.

Edited September 28, 201510 yr by Chrystee

@@jess9395 well that's part of what's so irritating - I went to a runners shoe store and sort of got "fitted" for shoes - I actually under pronate. But it doesn't seem to have made much difference. I've been doing the shin splint exercises as often as I can but that doesn't seem to help either.

@@Chrystee I'll have to check those out.

@@deedadumble How did you figure out if your really were shin splints?

The eBook goes into detail on how to determine what's causing them. Mine were chronic for years and I haven't had them since.

@@deedadumble I'll have to read it thoroughly then!

YES!!!!!!

I was a runner at my pre surgery weight (267) and I've started back running about 2 months ago. I am AMAZED at how much easier it is to run without that extra 45 pounds.

Stay with it. It sucks in the beginning but I promise it does get easier.

Hi dear,

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