So I’ve been running like a mile each day for 3 days out of the week. But I’ve laid it off since I’ve been getting a lot of plantar fascitis, knee pain, and pain around my shins.

I’m not even that old. I’m very confused, maybe there are some exercises I can do? Went to a running shoe store and they recommended me some more cushioning shoes like a glycerin gts 22.

Any tips, recommendations, comments, or suggestions would be appreciated.

  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I bet you’re running on pavement and didn’t work up to it.

    You can push yourself to do the run, but the only way to do it steadily is easing into it.

    The shin splints especially are from going too hard to fast, your muscle and tendons are flexing your shin.

    So ease up, do shorter runs more often, and build up to and then past what you’re doing now. It’ll give time for bones to harden, calluses to develop, and supporting connective tissue to strengthen. If there’s a park or other grassy area, run on that, it’s a million times easier on your body especially starting out.