[at-l] OT - Shin Splints and physical training

[Adkhiker2003 at wmconnect.com (Adkhiker2003@xxxxxxxxxxxxx)]

  I get shin splints very very easy,  as a matter of fact I am sitting here 
with shin splints...   I have tried everything I know to avoid them.. From 
holding my legs straight and writing the alphabet in the air with my toes, to calf 
exercise,  stretches galore.   I have gone and had my shoes looked at by the 
local running store, bought new shoes and I still eventually get shin splints. 
  I run 18-21 miles a week at around 6.5 mph... for those of you who run know 
this is not very fast, not very fast at all. 

  I am going to see a Navy doctor tomorrow and insist I see  someone in 
orthopedic.... enough is enough... ug!

  Does anyone else have this problem and if so what did you do about it.  BTW 
quit running is not an option for me.. It is job related that I run... The 
side benefit is that it also keeps me in shape to backpack. :)

  Sparky!
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