, you'll be well on your way to marathon success. Q: I've got painful shins!A: Shin pain is very common, especially in first-time marathoners. It's often known as ‘shin splints', even though this is really an umbrella term for a few different conditions

effort." Jonathan Williams, GP and Ironman triathleteTest foot and shin flexibility "If you're prone to shin splints, then try kneeling with your sit bones resting on your heels, the tops of your feet flat on the floor. If you can feel a real pull

may need more running sessions in there.Q. I think I've developed, or am starting to develop, shin splints. There is a lot of conflicting advice online as to the best way to tackle this. What do you recommend? RoeyA. I'd recommend getting treatment