Got any advice on managing/preventing shin pain from marathon training?

I'm training for my first marathon, I'm diligently sticking to a running program and have been running for 3 years. My shins, specifically the sides of my shins, are bearing the brunt of my pain. This is new to me, any words of advice.Got any advice on managing/preventing shin pain from marathon training?
You can try a few things.





1. Rest for a week. If you're not in the late stages of training, taking four or five days off will do wonders with your shins. The rest will be beneficial for you and you'll get a chance to heal without reducing your time much.





2. Ice. After you run, ice your shins for 10 minutes afterwards. This will ease the pain and ease swelling.





3. Work on your core. People who have weak cores get pain in their ITBs (side of the thighs), their knees, and their shins. Your shin muscles and stabilizers could be overcompensating for a weak back. Try to add pilates or core exercises to strengthen yourself. If you pick up a Runner's World for January, they have a great article on the exercises you can do.





Good luck!Got any advice on managing/preventing shin pain from marathon training?
Believe it or not but running backwards will help stop shin splints. You're essentially working the muscles in your shins, helping them become less rigid, and stretching them. Shin splints are caused by pressure on the bones combined with tightening of the muscles in your legs.





The other thing you can do is take an asprin and drink lots of H20 before you go to bed every night. The water will hydrate you, and the asprin will help your muscles feel better faster.





If you're running on a flat surface you may want to try just walking hills or inclines for a few days to build those muscles as well. You'll notice a difference pretty quickly.





The pain is pretty common but once your muscles get used to it you won't get them as often. If it does stick around for more than a few weeks though, talk to a doctor.





Good luck with the legs and the marathon.
Prevention being better than a cure - always run in good shoes - once the outer sole is showing signs of wear - replace them.


Try to have at least 2, or if you are high mileage, 3 pairs, the overall cost will work out the same, (but only if you wear them out).


Beware of buying 'last years' model in a sale - the shelf life of the mid-sole is limited, so if you buy shoes that have been on a shelf for 18 months, the mid-sole won't last as long as the outer sole, and they will lose their cushioning.


Where possible, try to run off road - grass and trails will be better than on concrete or tarmac.


Hope this helps.
For shin splints use a contrast bath. Soak your legs in ice water up to the knee for one minute then in warm water for one minute, repeat 5-10 times. To prevent shin splints a good non-impact warm up is important, use a bike or ellipsoidal for 10-15 minutes before running. Non-impact refers to how hard your feet hit the ground, not how hard you work. The idea is to increase the blood flow through your legs.
you could tape them but you're really just going to have to work through it. if you use tape you do it right below the knee
to prevent strengthen the muscles around your shin. lift your toes and walk only on your heels for about a minute every day (or more)
You might be getting shin splints


take ice baths for your legs its gona hurt but itll help them
Try swimming.