023: Shin Splints - The Runner's Nemesis
Feb 15, 2018
Ah, shin splints. The new runner's nemesis. Sometimes they even affect experienced runners, but anyone who has had them knows how horribly frustrating and painful they can be.
The term shin splints refers to pain in the front of the leg somewhere between the knee and the ankle, along the tibia, also known as the shin bone. This condition can sideline runners for days, weeks, or months if not treated properly.
In today's episode, we talk about:
- The 3 most common causes of shin splints
- How overtraining can lead to shin splints
- How footwear plays a role
- How to treat shin splints
- A self-test to check for a possible stress fracture
- The important things to keep in mind when returning to running
- Ways to avoid the condition in the future
- And more!
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