I’m new to running and i have started running on a 5.5 incline. I now have shin splints because I don’t stretch and am new to running. Does the incline have something to do wih it also? How does an inlcine affect your workout?
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the incline works your hammies and butt more.
you should really stretch..it helps..
Running hills is the equivalent of weight training for your legs, because you are literally pulling your body weight against gravity.
If you’re running on a treadmill (and I’m guessing you are) and are using incline to replicate the wind resistance you would encounter on the road, you only need to us 2-3 degrees of incline to accomplish this.
Finally, I think your shin splints have more to do with being new to running and not stretching, rather than the incline (disclaimer: this diagnosis comes from a person sitting hundreds of miles away, who is not a medical professional). Start with low miles or total time, at a comfortable pace where you’re not overstriding, and take rest days in between. Stretch your calves thoroughly before running, and once again some other time in the day.
The incline should have nothing to do with the fact that you have shin splints. I think that it’s probably more to do with the shoe that you’re wearing. Did you get them through a running store with the assistance of someone analyzing your running style?
I can tell you this from experience though. I trained on hills to get ready for a marathon. During the training I ran quite a few smaller races, 5k’s and 10k’s, and I found that my times decreased immensely!
Your shin splints are probably from overuse, not from incline. Running hills is beneficial for all runners, although most coaches would want you to wait until you have a couple of months of consistent training to run hills. If you are running on a treadmill, you need to reduce your incline a bit and ease back on the time you spend running. That will help your shin splints. Also, try some ice and an anti-inflammatory, also some GENTLE stretching. You probably need to stop running for a few days until your shins feel better. Good luck!
5.5 is a bigger incline. move ti down to to 2 and they wont happen (shouldnt anyway). it just makes the workout a little more like a real running outside workout would be.