Can't run w/o wicked shin splints - should I reduce dosage?

[georgia21]

Im currently on 800mg/wk EQ and 750mg/wk TestE. - Going into 4th week now and I cant run over a mile without having to stop and walk due to terrible shin splints. Even my legs just feel fatigued. Prior to this cycle I was able to run 4 miles continuous and felt good.

I have to assume its the gear doing it and wondering if anyone else had this problem?

Really dont want to stop running since I feel it is the best cardio for me to lean out and aerobically superior to anything else.

thanks

 

[BrotherIron]

Could you be retaining water which is causing additional pressure and therefore your splints? Are you stretching the area?

 

[ritch]

what about doing intervals? But man, very rare do you hear about bb'ers running these days! I think of Frank Zane or Arnold from the 70's when I picture a bb'er run...

 

[Halo]

Shin splints or leg muscle pumps. I get wicked leg pumps calf and shin on cycle which is why I don't run so much on cycle anymore.

 

[timmyb]

I used to get them something fierce. Bought a pair of Vibrims and I have not had a problem since. Get the sprints or cross trainers. Great for dead lift and squats too.

 

[jawan2012]

I used to get shin splints, but I completely changed the surface I ran on. I just moved to trail/mulc running.

 

[BrotherIron]

You can also try bounding exercises to get your body able to run.

 

[kbordner]

I ran from the cops once.

 

[graniteman]

Try some good running shoes , 9 x's out 10 that's the problem.
I've been doing heavy rope work for about a month now and I'm a believer in it's cardio,, that and it's not as boring as hell as treadmill and I ain't jogging

 

[BD Cool]

Try some good running shoes , 9 x's out 10 that's the problem.

I agree. Go to a good running shoe store & they will lead you in the right direction.

 

[Bubbagump]

I never got them before I gained weight. Now I can't run a block without getting splints. I didn't run for my whole first cycle as I thought I was getting plenty of cardio in mma gym. I think its a good idea to at least run a little after lifting to cool down and keep legs use to the new weight.

 

[Rottenrogue]

Tonic wAter has quinine in it. It will help reduce the painful pumps