I am going to OCS in June 2011, I was wondering if anybody could give me a detailed outlook to the physical training done in Newport, RI. I get shin splints after I run four or so miles and I just want to make sure my shins can handle the stresses that will be forced on them by the time I report.
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- Thread starter gsd1862
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Shin splints suck. You need to rest them to get rid of them. If you don't want to take a break off then use an elliptical or ride a bike more. These are lower impact and will allow you to keep building endurance but putting your shins more at ease. If you decide to rest them then make sure you stretch properly and start working on lower leg flex using a band or something to help build the muscles over the shin as this will help prevent shin splints in the future. You seem to be pushing a little hard or you are over weight because these are the major causes of shin splints. Here is some info about this:
http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/06000%20Medical%20and%20Dental%20Services/06-100%20General%20Physical%20Fitness/6110.1H.pdf
This website should give you more information on what the Navy standards are:
http://www.ocs.navy.mil/pt.asp
Also use the search function on this site as this question has been answered a hundred times.
http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/06000%20Medical%20and%20Dental%20Services/06-100%20General%20Physical%20Fitness/6110.1H.pdf
This website should give you more information on what the Navy standards are:
http://www.ocs.navy.mil/pt.asp
Also use the search function on this site as this question has been answered a hundred times.