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When shin splints develop, most runners instinctively look outward for a fix, new shoes, compression sleeves, softer terrain. These things can help, but recovery almost always starts somewhere more fundamental: understanding how the muscles in your lower leg are actually working. Shin splints is the common term for what clinicians call Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), and the mechanics behind it are worth understanding properly. The three types of muscle contraction Your muscles produce force in three ways: concentric, eccentric, and isometric contractions. You don't need to memorise the terminology, but grasping what each one does can make a real...

How long do shin splints take to heal? A runner's recovery guide One of the first questions runners ask when shin splints develop is whether the injury will eventually disappear, or is it something they'll always have to manage. The good news is that most cases resolve within a predictable window. But recovery only happens when the underlying stress on the tibia is properly managed, and the body is given the right conditions to adapt. Why recovery takes longer than expected Shin splints are best understood as a load management issue. The tibia is constantly remodelling in response to the...

For some, running to and from work is the highlight of their working days. You can log kilometres on your Strava while clearing your mind for the day ahead, or to come home feeling happy and healthy.  However, you can't merely get dressed in your work clothes and begin running. The right preparation, equipment, and post-run cleansing are required. Here are the top 3 tips for running to work.  1. Post-run shower Shower in a Can | Antibacterial Soap for Hands, Hair and Body and an apparent shower replacement A post-run shower is important guys and girls. No one, I repeat,...