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Anyone also out there struggling with shin splints? And any tips on how to manage them?

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They are very common and basically caused by the impact, so do all you can to reduce it.

Slow down, keep footfall under your body, avoid heelstrike,run on grass or treadmill, wear proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop.

Have you read the guide to the plan? healthunlocked.com/couchto5... It is full of tips.

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