How far should I push myself?

Question

So, I've been running for more than a month now (Yay for new runners!) and I've gotten pretty comfortable with the distance I've been running. I always try to increase speed when I can, but sometimes I get really bad shin splints and pain in the front of foot. I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions as to whether this is something I can just ignore and keep running or if i should stop for a couple days or whatever. Any advice would be helpful!

Answer 1

See your doctor.  You don't want to do any further damage to yourself!

Answer 2

Keep running, but try to run on soft surfaces as much as possible. Grass is best or a track if you are doing a work out. Ice them after you run too. Also you can cross train a few days a week to cut down on impact. Swimming/riding your bike or the gym is good. If it gets worse then go to the doctor.

Answer 3

it's good that your training, you're not actually ignoring it, you just have to rest. don't push yourself too hard because if you do, you'll get tired and your muscles are gonna hurt and you won't be able to run for a while.,. what do you like better resting for a couple of days or lying in bed for a week? :P

Answer 4

i kinda know ur problem ... it actually happened to me already .... sometime fungus forms in ur foot skin ... perspiration caused ..... and when it causes abrasion through running laps or so .... the fungus acts up ur skin causing pain ... sometimes redness and swelling ... i suggest you shouldn't run first ... and wear slipper or crocs rather than shoes that are CLOSED. i suggest sandals too they need air and they need to be clean .. socks won't help shoes won't help it'll just cause perspiration .... i just took baths and let water drip on it and soap but i dnt let it get contact directly ..... consulting with a doctor surely will help too .... it maybe also callus which is an infection sorta type of fungi in the skin through perspiration .... just make sure no bleeding will happen or germ and bacterias will enter ur skin!!!!! which will aggravate the cause

Answer 5

As for the Shin Splints, they are extremely annoying, but they don't affect you at all otherwise.  If possible ice them for 20 minutes 4-5 times a day.  You can also put little bands around your shin, I've seen other runners wear them, they supposedly help a lot.  As for the foot in the pain, I don't know if its a burning or a throbbing or what.  If its fungus, keep running and go see your doctor about getting that fixed. If its not fungus, then you should go to an orthopedic doctor or tell your trainer about it.  

Answer 6

just keep running

Answer 7

Get some good trainers.

Answer 8

Increase gradually but do keep increasing, speed, distance, difficulty (hills, up hills and down hills). Stretch well. Break up a long run with a short walk for a breather.