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What often causes shin splints in runners?

A sudden increase in running distance or intensity often triggers shin splints.

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  1. Sudden increase in distance or intensity ✔
  2. Wearing shorts on a cold day
  3. Drinking too little coffee

Why: Shin splints are an overuse injury. Ramping up mileage or speed too quickly, or changing surfaces, can strain the lower leg.

Huh, didn't know that: Simple steps like rest, ice, and stretching can relieve the pain of shin splints.

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Answer: Sudden increase in distance or intensity. Shin splints are an overuse injury. Ramping up mileage or speed too quickly, or changing surfaces, can strain the lower leg.

  1. Shin Splints | OrthoInfo www.orthoinfo.org/diseases--conditions/shin-splints
    Shin splints often occur after sudden changes in physical activity.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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