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RT + Boots and healed shin splints... do they mix?
Posted: Sun 25 Feb, 2007 8:16 pm
by euro_andrew
Hey guys,
I am currently almost healed of my shin splints and as I have
PRMC on the 26th of March and possible RT not that long after that, I just have a couple questions
What are boots like to run in?
will they make my Shin splints flare up again and cause me more trouble?
Does anyone know of anyways to build up for boots?
Thanks
Andy
Re: RT + Boots and healed shin splints... do they mix?
Posted: Sun 25 Feb, 2007 8:23 pm
by AJtothemax
euro_andrew wrote:Hey guys,
I am currently almost healed of my shin splints and as I have
PRMC on the 26th of March and possible RT not that long after that, I just have a couple questions
What are boots like to run in?
will they make my Shin splints flare up again and cause me more trouble?
Does anyone know of anyways to build up for boots?
Thanks
Andy
It is harder to run in boots but its just something that takes getting used to, like anything really.
Go online and buy some or get down to your nearest Army-Navy store and buy some boots so you can run in them.
Posted: Sun 25 Feb, 2007 8:24 pm
by JCAP3
Shin splints can get worse if the laces are done to tight around the shins.
Posted: Sun 25 Feb, 2007 8:35 pm
by euro_andrew
Ok kool, cheers for the advice guys.
I have some boots coming tomorow.. I bought size 11's which were a bit too big.. so I have just bought some Size 10's.
They are the current issue combat boots. So I might start walking in them etc.
Posted: Sun 25 Feb, 2007 8:37 pm
by JCAP3
We were told not to run in boots after passing the PRMC. That might be because of shinsplints developing.
Posted: Sun 25 Feb, 2007 8:40 pm
by AJtothemax
JCAP3 wrote:We were told not to run in boots after passing the PRMC. That might be because of shinsplints developing.
Yeah but the things with boots is that you have to break them in. So wear them around the house to stretch the leather, otherwise you'll find it harder to wear them in training.
Posted: Sun 25 Feb, 2007 8:41 pm
by euro_andrew
They are Grade 1 used. I didnt wana get new cause theyd probably cause more damage.
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 6:09 pm
by Shuttleworth
Boots have given me shin splints...
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 6:31 pm
by euro_andrew
Shuttleworth wrote:Boots have given me shin splints...
oh ok?.. do you have any more info on that?
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 6:51 pm
by Artist
Don't cross your laces when you put them in the laceholes prior to wearing them, don't wear boots that don't feel right and don't try running without some kind of decent insole under your heel and your instep.
Artist
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 6:56 pm
by fodd
buy sorbathanes iv suffered chronic compartment syndrome and they have sorted me out
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/SOU27/
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 7:29 pm
by gjd1986
don't worry on your prmc the boots you wear feel like trainers (mine did), think how many smelly feet have worn them boots, they are as broken in as a whores h*le, you'l be fine.
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 7:53 pm
by unicorn
don't know if this really works or not but have watched a para training vid on youtube from the 80's and the training sgt tells the recruits to put there boots in a sink full of hot water to break them in.
have no idea if this is good advice or not. would rather just walk around in them to be honest.
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 7:55 pm
by unicorn
someone else actually mentions this a few topics down on the forum.
Posted: Mon 26 Feb, 2007 7:57 pm
by jezb
Also worth checking out "Superfeet" insoles, less cushioning than sorbathanes, but help you foot shape more.