Running Injuries: Shin Splints & Calf

While there's no such thing as the perfect trainers to defeat shin splints, depending on the cause, new shoes can make a huge difference.

Incorporating lower body exercises, especially ones targeting your gastrocnemius and soleus, is the best way to strengthen your muscles.

A stress fracture, also known as a hairline fracture, is an overuse injury, typically related to high impact activities like running.

Chi Running instructor Balavan Thomas has some useful tips for this common problem.

Once shin splints hit, they can play havoc with your training schedule, but don't get disheartened. There are ways to prevent and abolish them for good.

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There are several muscles in the front and back of the lower leg. The calf comprises two main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus.