One of the reasons why I hate running is because of the shin splints that I experience. I usually start having the pain in my lower legs after running for about 20 to 25 minutes on the treadmill. If it were for the shin splints, I would most likely be able to hit 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Shin splints is pain in the anterior and medial areas of the lower leg. Basically it is pain anywhere below the knee, above the ankles and not in the calf region. Shin splints usually occur when your muscles are overused from running or jumping. Someone who isn’t used to running 3 miles a day will experience this pain when they first attempt it.

Some of the things you can do to help with shin splints are stretching, adjusting your running style, and buying a nice pair of running shoes.

• Regular stretching of the shins is important, here’s a site that has simple instructions and a video showing you how it’s done. http://walking.about.com/cs/fitnesswalking/l/blexshinstretch.htm
• If you are running with your heel making the first contact to ground, you should probably change this. Competitive long-distance runners have a footstrike that is flat on the ground.
• Having a nice pair of running shoes really helps. Look for a pair of shoes that have nice cushioning. If you run with your heels to the ground, you should look for a pair of shoes that has ample rearfoot cushioning. Another thing to keep in mind is to replace your old running shoes about every 500 miles.

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