I finally took up running again

[shroomster]

I know it doesn't work for everyone but last time with a nice restricted diet I lost about 65 lbs....the one thing I forgot about is the shin pains, the ones you get from having not exercised them in a while...anyone have a better remedy than ice or warming them? cuz this is the one thing that will deter me from keeping up my routine. as I'm finally feeling motivated to go running/jogging/walking 4-5 times/week 2-3 miles/day.

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[IronFist]

Sit Japanese style to stretch that muscle. I mean sit with your feet under you, and your toes pointing behind you, if it's not painful.

That muscle is called the tibialis anterior.

[civic01vtec]

The most important thing to do is to make sure that you have proper footwear for running.

Also, stand on a set of steps. Stand on the edge with only your heels supporting you and slowly let your toes drop below level and then flex them up. This is a great exercise for your shins.

[Kurtz]

all u can do is stretch out and ice them after

[unTuned]

kurtz, you just answered a thread thats 3 years old

[rednwhite04]

I never even knew we had a fitness section in here, lol