I got some really cheap £250 orthotics, tried running in em the other day and STILL getting shin splints.... or is that part of breaking into them??

Investing in a pair of running shoes specially designed for overpronators does help. I paid £70 for mine a few months ago and they have definatively ...

Heheheh. I'll prolly have to put it off because iv only just started to recover from a few leg injuries. As you can probably guess, it'll be an easier time if i dont have shinsplints and all that crap.... anyway, ill drop ya a message if i get any news.

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You think ill be told to sod off if i have surgery to have a permanent smile?

Hehehe, I asked that exact same question at my Orthapedic checkup and he said it would be like them turning you down for having physiotheraphy. Surgery is where it starts to borderline.

I'll prolly see you there lil-j, can't promise anything yet though

Well i'v been considering getting baptised before I join up. Don't wanna risk it in case I get kidnapped by some nice people who cut peoples heads off

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Overuse injuries like shin splints. I'm seeing a physio to make sure im well prepared for the kinda beating im gonna be dishing out on myself.

My parents are kicking me out for the 32 weeks with no cash. If I QUIT im not allowed back heheheh! :wink:

By the way Daveb, whats happening with you ...

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Overuse injuries like shin splints. I'm seeing a physio to make sure im well prepared for the kinda beating im gonna be dishing out on myself.

My parents are kicking me out for the 32 weeks with no cash. If I QUIT im not allowed back heheheh!

I goto the gym everyday with various training partners. Do as many pressups as you can (marine style) then get on the treadmill and sprint at max speed for 1k. Do more pressups but wider arms (as many as you can). Get back on the tradmill and repeat. Then hands close together pressups. Repeat ...

Thanks guys, appreciated!

Hi, been having a few thoughts.

If i have surgery on my legs/ knees will the Marines refuse me?

Cheers

We all do it but you just gotta get on the floor and do some pressups, then you'll realise what a joy it is to do some hard painful training :wink:

Seriously though, find a training buddy who has the same target as you or get a freind to make you feel extra guilty about not training (girlfriends ...

Damn, i was hoping the last place id ever have to wear speedos was in France Well, id best start shaving then

Common stinky! This aint gardening!

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Don't let something as small as this ruin your chances mate, hang in there