Shin splints anyone ?

[Dave7]

For the last 3 weeks I have been walking between 2-4 miles daily (in one go, not in total).
No problems and very enjoyable.
However, approx 2 hour after I got back home my left shin felt very sore/tender.
Now, 12 hors later the leg seems fine but strangely my right shin is now hurting.
I assume its what is called shin splints.
What think you ??
If so, do I just need to give it a few days rest?

 

[gbb]

Had it when I used to jog, not nice at all.
Nothing I can offer really other than footwear, more accurately inappropriate footwear couldd have been a contributor.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

For the last 3 weeks I have been walking between 2-4 miles daily (in one go, not in total).

Is this a new exercise pattern for you?

 

[Dave7]

Is this a new exercise pattern for you?

Yes, started about 3 weeks ago. Been fine up till this morning.

 

[Dave7]

Had it when I used to jog, not nice at all.
Nothing I can offer really other than footwear, more accurately inappropriate footwear couldd have been a contributor.

I read that but I am wearing the same good quality NIKE trainers.

 

[presta]

Are you bending at the knees, or walking stilt-legged? If you're walking briskly and don't cushion the impact as your heels hit the ground it can cause problems.

 

[Dave7]

Are you bending at the knees, or walking stilt-legged? If you're walking briskly and don't cushion the impact as your heels hit the ground it can cause problems.

TBH I have no idea, I've never thought about it.