Posted: 12/20/2011 2:17:27 PM EDT
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Need some input from runners.
I have been developing a couple of lumps when I'm running. Its the same spot on both of my legs. Here is a pic of the area (green marker to indicate along with a curious Corgi). Its on the same spot on the left leg as well. 
I'm thinking it could be shin splints or improper shoes. Its only an issue when I run, it does not happen when I use an elliptical or bike. I also run outside that has downhill and uphill slopes. No other pain in my legs, just those two spots. Any input? |
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I only have the pain during running, and its usually after a lap or two. It will taper off after resting my legs a couple minutes. Today after I stopped running I hit the elliptical with minimal discomfort & bike with no discomfort. On a scale of 1-10 for pain its about a 5 maybe. I have to stop running, but I can walk it off.
Its not a constant thing either. I ran fine yesterday, and last week it happened only one day out of 5 days of running. |
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I only have the pain during running, and its usually after a lap or two. It will taper off after resting my legs a couple minutes. Today after I stopped running I hit the elliptical with minimal discomfort & bike with no discomfort. On a scale of 1-10 for pain its about a 5 maybe. I have to stop running, but I can walk it off. Its not a constant thing either. I ran fine yesterday, and last week it happened only one day out of 5 days of running. Heel or forefoot striker? Does it hurt only during or the day after as well? |
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It sounds like knotted muscle. You can take your thumb and massage it to the point of pain to work it out somewhat.
If you've been running regularly for less than 2 or 3 months It's probably just one of those things that will work itself out as your legs get stronger from running, as long as you don't over-do it. eta - foam roller or "the stick" would probably help |
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Fairly new to distance running. I've been running for about 2 1/2 months. Roughly 3-5 times a week. How much do you increase your milage a week and how often do you make increases? I don't have a very scientific system. Its mostly "I'm feeling like dying after X minutes this week instead of Y minutes a week ago". Maybe distance running isn't the term what I'm looking for. Mostly just trying to be able to run a couple miles in roughly 15-20 minutes. Running has always been my weak-point in my workout routines. Even when I was very in-shape, I could never really run very long as I mostly rode a bike for cardio work. |
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I struggle with discomfort in that area when running as well, so I feel your pain! As part of my stretching routine, I have begun doing calf raises. 30 with toes pointed forward, 30 toes in, and 30 toes out, without stopping (if your legs get fatigued, stop, and you should be good to go. I generally keep going to exhaustion, it really works those areas). Someone at work turned me on to this and it has helped tremendously. As an explanation, I had a college A&P professor who used to run track as a FL Gator tell me that they were caused by the muscles in the front of your legs being underdeveloped VS your rear muscles. His suggestion was to run barefoot to help strengthen those muscles. I wasn't up for that, but the calf raises have helped tremendously. I also make sure to stretch those muscles. I'll try and explain it, but it's tough. Palms against the wall, one leg forward, one back, like you would stretch a calf, only put your weight on the front foot instead of the rear. You should be able to feel it stretching that muscle group. Hope it helps! |