i've only had minor problems ... here's what i do
1) let your legs get used to it gradually - break em in gently to new level of exercise
2) i run off-tarmac as much as possible
3) hose legs down with cold shower after (they say ice water after running, s'posed to be the same principle)
shoes are very important, different makes suit different people
i think running motion is important too - i try to vary my stride and so on if i start getting tight shins
also up-hill running is supposed to be bad
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