Is it normal to get shin splints as a new runner?
Asked 4 years ago
I have gotten shin splints twice now, and I am wondering if this is normal? I have only recently taken up running.
Rabinderkumarr
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Yes, as a new runner it is common to get shin splints. Beginners are most vulnerable to shin splints because they use legs muscles that have not been stressed or pressured in the same wat before. Shin splints develop from excessive exercise or an increase in training.The most commonly, the activity is a high-intensity, repeatitive lower-leg workout. This is why shin splints are so common in new runners or new dancers.
Please follow our Community Guidelines
Related Articles

How to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain Using Pressure Points
Upstep Staff
March 6, 2025

Best Insoles for Trail Running Performance
Janik Sundstrom
May 14, 2025

When Exactly to Replace Your Orthotics—OTC or Custom
Janik Sundstrom
April 28, 2025
Related Posts
Janik Sundstrom
Easy Foam Roller Routine for Curing Shin Splints
Babafemi Adebajo
Persistent Shin Splints: Why Won’t They Go Away?
Babafemi Adebajo
Healing Your Shins: 7 Effective Exercises for Shin Splints
Babafemi Adebajo
3 Best Insoles for Preventing Shin Splints
Janik Sundstrom
3 Insoles for Shin Splints: Our Expert Picks
Babafemi Adebajo
Vitamins for Shin Splints: Choose the Right Supplements
Babafemi Adebajo
Foot Supination: Diagnosis, Causes, and Treatment
Babafemi Adebajo
Shin Splints and Knee Pain: Is There a Connection?
Can't find what you're looking for?