u/Personal_Insect4740

How do I stop getting shin splints?

I have been running for 5 years now making up 10 total seasons of xc and track. I first got shin splints in my freshman year (2 years ago) I think towards the end of xc season. Then I think I got them again sometime last year, maybe at the end of the track season. This year they sprang up once again I think halfway through my track season and they are by far the worst they have ever felt to the point where I’m worried they might be stress fractures. Every run I do is at least 50% on grass and every time I’ve gotten shin splints I’ve taken multi week long breaks but they just keep coming back. I’ve spoken to numerous people and as far as I’m aware I have perfect form with no pronation or anything. The only reason me and my friend have come up with is that I may not be getting enough food because of an adhd medication I take that also acts as an appetite depressant. If anyone has any possible causes I would be incredibly grateful and I am just as much in need of solutions.

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btw I wear the novablasts

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u/Personal_Insect4740 — 13 days ago