Which brand of asics R suitable for long-distance running & supportive 4 splints?

Question

Hi I have been running on road/grass for about 3 months, gradually building my time up (am now on 3 set of 10 mins and wish to increase) and due to unsuitable trainers, have developed shin splints (in my naivety, I didnt know how large and complex the world of trainers is).

I dont have a lot of money (cant afford to go and get properly fitted) and bought some asics from ebay for £5. They have really helped the shin situation but are too small! I have been researching into another larger pair but am baffled by how many brands/types of Asics there are! can anyone recommend some mind-range suitable types (am not overly pronated) which would help my shin splint suituation? Look forward to receiving some constructive advice, thanks

Answer 1

idk some asics that have good pading on then and don't run on tar that makes the shin splints worse

Answer 2

every shoe is different for different people

but i would definately recommend gel nimbus 9s

they are soo comfortable  as far as shin splints go  you should take a about a week rest and ice  they should go away and then ease back into running and maybe try a treadmill or a track so there isnt as much impact  at least until your shins and feet get used to your new shoes

good luckk

Answer 3

Correcting improper running form will be much more helpful than any pair shoes.  I rarely spend more than $20 for shoes since I started working on running mechanics.

In most cases, shin splints are very preventable.  If you run up on your toes, you will put tremendous stress on the shins. Instead of using the back of your legs as shock absorbers (picture glutes, hamstrings, calves -- all muscles!), you are hitting too far in front of your body which then uses the front of the legs (shins and knees -- and upper calves-- take the brunt). This will also happen if you have too much heel strike when you run which is all bones.

You should be on the balls of your feet with the heel slightly off the ground or just grazing the ground. Your ankle should be dorsiflexed (90 degree angle) so that you are striking the ground no more than 4-6 inches in front (this is true even at sprinting pace) or more underneath your body. It will depend on your speed. You want to be pushing your body forward with your glutes and hamstrings rather than pulling the body forward with your quads.

Running correctly, sprinters put between 2-5x their body weight into the ground (this is on one leg!). Running incorrectly is closer to 4-6x their weight because of braking forces and most people don't have the strength training that sprinters have. It is no wonder that so many people get shin splints -- I used to get them when I was a sprinter, never since I changed my bad mechanics.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Best thing to do is go to a good running shop (not JJB or JD etc) and ask them to to a gait anaylsis. Most places won't charge for a basic one. Get them to recommend shoes to you and then look on t'internet.

I would say from experience that the right shoes are the most important thing when running as they can help prevent injury. There are so many different types of shoes out there what works for one person may not work for you. I had an analysis done recently as I over pronate and I now run in Mizuno wave inspire, which are fantastic for me.

Good luck!