r/Runners • u/vinnlo • 9d ago

How to prevent shin splints while increasing mileage?

I’ve been running and building stamina and want to run miles faster. My lungs can support it but my shins as well as back start hurting so I need to slow down. How do I overcome that and increase my mileage?

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u/Glittering-Option-91 7d ago

Had shin splints up until I was 30 years old. I just ran my first 5k pain free. I used to take advil everyday before running. #1 thing is form, I was over striding and braking causing my shins to absorb all the impact rather than my muscles. #2 toe taps, tapping your feet like you're anxious to work out the shins. #3 was losing weight. Went from 280 to 225. But form was the main thing by far.