Girl Gym on Sidechat | I just want to run. I want to be able to run. There are so few things I’m ever motivated about, and running is one of them, but my body refuses to work with me. I get a right shin splint and/or knee injury every single fkn time no matter what I do. Help.

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Girl Gym 1w

I just want to run. I want to be able to run. There are so few things I’m ever motivated about, and running is one of them, but my body refuses to work with me. I get a right shin splint and/or knee injury every single fkn time no matter what I do. Help.

Anonymous 1w

a few things: -start slow, build up -you may need to build strength in ur quads, and ankles. i used to get intense knee pain when i ran until i build up my quads -stretch and roll out calves, hips, glutes, hammies basically ur whole leg (lacrosse balls get nice and deep) before and after running -rest is key don’t overdo it. take ice/heat baths too! -KT tape is truly a game changer good luck! you got it!

Anonymous 1w

If you practice everyday even for a little bit you’ll get there

Anonymous

#2 1w

Thank you! Yeah, most recently I’ve been trying to go real slow (10min/mi pace) and do interval running (usually like 3:2 run/walk) for like 20-30 min. I do lower body dumbbell workouts 2-3 times a week and go for a walk every day, and feel like I have a really strong lower body foundation (something that I desperately try not to take issue with visually lol). Actively trying to strengthen ankles and tibialis though.

Anonymous

#2 1w

I do stretch, but rolling out is a good idea, haven’t really tried that before! I also haven’t tried KT tape, just an ace knee brace when walking/working out. I’ll definitely look into that!

Anonymous

OP 1w

sounds like ur doing a lot of great things! i’m ride or die for both rolling out and KT tape youtube will tell you how to put it on too depending on ur pain place!