Exercises to Beat Shin Splints and Keep Running
Source: runnersworld.com
- Foam roll shins and calves several minutes multiple times daily to loosen tight fascia.
- Strengthen with toe curls, heel drops, and point-flex moves - 3 sets of 10-15 reps daily.
- Shorten stride to 85-90 foot strikes per minute to cut impact on shins.
Shin splints hit runners with pain along the shinbone from overuse or bad form. These exercises target weak muscles, tight tissues, and poor mechanics to ease pain fast and prevent it from sidelining you. Runners stay injury-free longer by building lower-leg strength and fixing stride issues.