• How I Prevent Shin Splints (as a Nurse and a Runner)

    How I Prevent Shin Splints (as a Nurse and a Runner)

    Because standing for 12 hours and running miles shouldn’t wreck your legs. If you’re a runner—or even just someone who’s on their feet a lot—you’ve probably felt that awful, burning tightness in your lower legs: shin splints. They’re one of the most common running injuries out there, and they hit especially hard if you’re like…