How do i keep from getting shin splints when running on pavement. I have great running shoes.. any suggestions

Question

How do i keep from getting shin splints when running on pavement. I have great running shoes.. any suggestions

Answer 1

drink lots of water the day before and the day when you are going running. stay hydrated.

Answer 2

Concrete does not absorb the bounce of a runner so in order to stop the shin splints to not run on the concrete pavement, run on a surface that absorbs the bounce.

Answer 3

if you continue running on pavement your shins won't really get any better and in this case shoes don't really matter. If u want to get better you should stop running on pavement for a while and rest, during that rest time ice your shins on a daily basis.

Answer 4

It's really tricky in my experience because shin splints can be a bit chronic - would you consider giving up jogging for a few weeks and replace it with x trainer or some other cardio - to give your shins some recouperation time