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Don’t let this common injury derail your fall running plans. By Allessandra DiCorato It’s fall marathon season, which for many runners means it’s also shin splints season. Whether you’re a beginner or ...

If you’re a beginning runner, chances are you’ll end up with painful shin splints at some point in your training. While common and easily treatable, there are steps you can take to avoid them. Shin ...

It’s not uncommon to see an entire college or high school running squad wiped out by pain running up the front of their lower leg — the insidious shin splints. “It’s one of the more common beginner ...

If you’ve just started running for the first time or increased your mileage too quickly, you’re not alone if shin splints have made an appearance. That sharp, nagging ache along the front of the lower ...

Shin splints, medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are caused by repetitive stress on the shinbone due to overtraining, improper footwear, poor running form, or sudden increases in ...