Spokeonawheel
Well-known Member
I've recently began a much more dedicated cardio program as I feel I very much needed it.
I've been using a variety of machines including ellipticals, stairclimbers, ski machines, stationary bikes. I have no problem doing a pretty intense 30 minute session and I'm enjoying it.
What I can't do is run. After about a half mile or 3 to 4 minutes I develop tightness and pain in my shins that is... debilitating. Feels like an extreme pump. And its pissing me the fuck off. It seems pitiful to me that I can't do this simple exercise.
I've been attempting to run 2 or 3 times a week and I just have not made much progress towards these muscles adapting.
I used to enjoy running years and years ago when I was in High School and early 20s. Also I weighed about 150 pounds then.....now I'm 225 to 230. I have been a dedicated lifter for about 10 years but I havent trained calves.....I just never bothered.
I get that these are probably "shin splints" but if anyone could shed some light on what is causing it or how i could fix it I would really appreciate it.
** other info: currently cruising at 200 mg/wk test E. No other meds... relatively lean and in good physical condition otherwise. Probably 15% bodyfat (lol fluffy)
I've been using a variety of machines including ellipticals, stairclimbers, ski machines, stationary bikes. I have no problem doing a pretty intense 30 minute session and I'm enjoying it.
What I can't do is run. After about a half mile or 3 to 4 minutes I develop tightness and pain in my shins that is... debilitating. Feels like an extreme pump. And its pissing me the fuck off. It seems pitiful to me that I can't do this simple exercise.
I've been attempting to run 2 or 3 times a week and I just have not made much progress towards these muscles adapting.
I used to enjoy running years and years ago when I was in High School and early 20s. Also I weighed about 150 pounds then.....now I'm 225 to 230. I have been a dedicated lifter for about 10 years but I havent trained calves.....I just never bothered.
I get that these are probably "shin splints" but if anyone could shed some light on what is causing it or how i could fix it I would really appreciate it.
** other info: currently cruising at 200 mg/wk test E. No other meds... relatively lean and in good physical condition otherwise. Probably 15% bodyfat (lol fluffy)