Reply To: shin splints

[Al Kavadlo]

Shin splits are inevitable for new runners the same way that muscle soreness is when you’re new to calisthenics. If you’re dedicated and not overzealous, it should get better in time.

You might be able to minimize your shin splits by improving your technique, however. Here’s an article that might be helpful for you:

http://alkavadlo.com/bootstrap/2010/11/19/barefoot-running-technique/