i agree with guardog and macdawg...in addition to that, the shin splints are also caused by a lack of leg conditioning. that means that if you are new to running, then shin splints are very common. it's like any other activity, if you just started playing tennis regularly, just out of the blue, you'd probably experience some pain in your arm for a while, until it gets conditioned. Well, it's the same thing with running. Proper stretching for your lower legs may help alleviate some of the pain.
btw, run longer, and stick with. Most diets fail because people give up too early. Despite what others might tell you, it is nearly impossible to lose more than two pounds of 'fat' per week (notice i did not say water). so just stick with it, you can do it
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