I am a 21 yr old female, regular runner, just picked up cycling/spinning and do a lot of walking and cross country skiing. I go to a school in the mountains and have to walk everywhere...etc. I have been steadily working out for about 3+ years. I have been keeping track of my workouts, etc and have not changed them drastically, I do not like to 'over do it', I like to change it up, bike, run, cycle, eliptical, yoga...etc. I stick between running 1-3 miles a day at a fast pace, I used to do that 5 days a week, now maybe just 2-3 bc I have been doing cross training, sometimes I run slower on an off day. For the past year I have noticed that I bruise around the bottom of my calves, sometimes I bruise on my shins, and I get bruising above my knees. There is only a correlation between my running/heavy impact on my legs and the bruising (I may do a 2 mile run in 16 min and will bruise later that night, but if I do a slower 2 mile run (20min) I don't think I am as prone to bruising, but it has happened). In fact, I have just gotten some new bruises this week after a quick 2 mile run and what puzzles me is I have done far more strenuous work outs and had nothing. I see this trend continuing as the years continue, and I would like to know if anyone can give me an explanation....
I've heard "pooling"/vericose veins...but this is not spider veins, this is actual round bruises around the specific areas of my legs...
I do not think I am anemic. I've been tested when I was younger...I am not tired in any way that would make me think I am anemic.
I am a healthy eater and love to cook my own food and eat fresh fruits and vegatables....
The bruises do not stop me from working out/they are not painful, but sore if I touch them...
I've also tried different sneakers...still get bruises
Please help!