Subject: Shin pain from running resolved by cycling Hey BT'ers, I was curious if anyone out there could explain what I have observed in my training recently. I've never actually done a triathalon before, so I am training for my first one and giving myself an abundance of time to do it. I've been in the gym for about 2 months and just took my running outside for the first time 3 weeks ago. I've been running about 3.5 miles every Saturday. I find I get a rather horrible pain in my shin after those outdoor runs which lasts for several days. If I press on the bone/shin the pain gets much worse, so it doesn't feel muscular. However, I have noticed that bike rides alleviate the pain during the ride and for a few hours thereafter, but the pain generally comes back at about the same intensity as it was prior. I'm waiting to see my doctor, so I've cut out running until I do, but should I cut out biking as well? If it alleviates the pain, it can't be doing causing more damage, right? Anybody ever experience something similar? Anybody knowledge about physiology able to explain what's going on? Any help would be appreciated. |