Shin splits may be caused by overstriding. You may be landing on your heel with your leg outstretched in front of you, causing repeated jarring stress to your legs and shins. Take shorter steps, but at a higher cadence (steps per minute). Well, that's easily said, isn't it?? Much harder to actually do.
Forget all about stride-length and cadence and where your body is positioned when you land on your foot.
Instead, try this:
When you run, imagine yourself as an assassin, stealthily running up behind your victim. Take short, stealthy steps, and try to not make any sound as your foot lands on the ground. Concentrate on quick, nimble, quiet running. Of course your feet will make a sound, but try to make it as quiet as you can.
Voila! shorter stride, higher cadence, no shin-splits!!
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