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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Shin splints come from not running in the correct form.  Make sure you are striking with your heel first with a full roll to your toes.  You can go to a running store and have them check your gait....or just ask an experienced runner.  Or find some YouTube videos!

Good luck...been running for 35+ years with no injuries so it is doable.

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OP here. I was told I need to strike with the balls of my feet to the ground so I have been doing that and I'm in immense pain.[/quote]

This is just muscles getting used to what you're doing. I started running in my 20s and had the same experience. Accept that you're starting from a low baseline, but if you start small and build up to it, it'll get better.

The only other thing I'd say to watch out for is if your shoes have appropriate arch support for the shape of your foot (high, low, medium arch, etc.) If you're running striking on the balls of your feet this should be less of an issue though. Forefoot striking means there's a LOT of under-used muscles that need to catch up to the force you're applying, though, so take your time. [/quote]

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