How long should I be icing and wrapping my shin splints?

They are moderate, about quarter sized on each shin.

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What do I need to start running?

10 minutes on, ten minutes off- repeat 3 times. 2 times a day is enough really. A great way to make ice to ice your shins is to fill dixie cups with water and freeze them- then peel back the top of the cup so that it acts as a holder for the ice and you can more easily ice your shins.

Here is some good info on shin spints and what you can do about them:

http://www.spinalhealth.net/inj-shin.htm...

Good luck!

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40 year old male, annual company athletic meet coming up in 9 months time, events I would love to participate?

5-10 minutes at the most.

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Bad at running, can I train myself for Marathon?

u can put in hot water with baking soda in it.

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Long jump and discus help pl0x?!?

10 minutes on, 20 minutes off; repeat for one hour.

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What's the best running sneaker for outdoor track and field?

ice for 20 minuets on then 20 minuets off for 2 hours and wrap them for at least 2 weeks and it will probally help if you take an epsom salt bath every now and then

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