Quote Originally Posted by liza View Post
Thanks everyone!

Okayokayokay, I'll start bringing soft shoes to change into. My shins are bothering me even padding around the house right now though, any ideas how to heal the damage that has already been done?

Thanks!

The last time I tried training for a 5K, my shin splints got so bad I could barely walk. I wrapped my lower legs in elastic bandages every day for a week and it really helped them feel better. I think it was supporting the muscles...sort of holding them tight to the bone...so it reduced the pain. I have given up on ever being a runner because I get shin splints almost right away. But I've never had any issue with cycling.

Good luck...I hope your shins feel better soon!

p.s. has anyone ever tried to do a 5K without any training? I know I just said I have basically given up on running, but I really want to do this local 5K in November and I'm wondering what would happen if I just went out and did it without any training (other than cycling, of course). This does not sound like a good plan to me, but I'm tempted anyway.