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I’ve been ramping up running before heading out to Thailand, where I intend to train 4-6 days per week, 1 session per day to start and then build up as I acclimitize.
I dabbled in MT in 2019 in Krabi, and have done a couple of PTs since then, but essentially a beginner/novice. My fitnsess background is predominately on and off weight lifting.
Got to the point where I have been running 10k (6.21 miles) per day after 1 month (4-5 days on, 1 day off), aiming for under 70 minutes (which became under 60-65 mins during month 2). 27-28 min 5ks.
I had a bout of plantar facitis which I managed to quickly subside with stretches/exercises, now 4 days ago (after my last 10k) I have developed what I believe to be a shin splint in my left leg, and it appears stretching/exercises has not helped as quickly as it did for the PF so far.
My questions are:
– Should I delay going to Thailand until completely recovered? Can I still train effectively if I were to jump on a bike or some other cario workout while my shin splint heals? Anyone have any experience practising MT with a shin splint?
– After picking up PF & now shin splint I am wondering, what other common ailments/injuries are picked up during intensively practising MT in Thailand? What should I keep an eye out for, what can I bring with me to help recover or prevent (i.e. I already have an ankle support, resistance bands, knee brace)?
Cheers.
EDIT: SS “pain” is roughly 3/10, tender when standing and running. Can ignore it but concerned it could quickly get worse.
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