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as someone who's still an avid runner and suffers from shin splints his whole life, i think i could add to some of the info here
the short of it is, if you have shin splints, its got something to do with your biomechanics and/or genetics.
for me its biomechanics. ive had shin splints since i was 12-13, and they'd flare up any time i increased intensity and/or distance. i over pronate quite a lot, but have had those corrected with orthotics, but my shins still feel like they are on fire at the start and after every run.
ive been doing a lot of reading, and have been experimenting with different ways. try stretching to loosen up the calf muscles before and after running. ive also been popping anti flams (brufen 100). im yet to ice it, but ice reduces the inflammation and swelling.
my next experimentation will be with strapping of the feet to see if they improve.
one thing i do want to point out, is if you have never run before, then you need to take it easy on the number of days you run. you NEED those rest days. so if you are running everyday, then instead of doing say 3 miles a day, do 6 miles every second or third day. that way you'll have a dayy off which would help you recover better.
you also need to increase your mileage gradually..by no more than 10% a week until you get to your desired distances.
i have the Chi Running book and its principles are sound by the oof it..its on my list of books pending to be read. with regards to foot strike, for your pace you want your foot strike under your body thus eliminating running on your toes or heels.
first and foremost , the best advice would be to see a podiatrist who would then look at what else needs attention.
i have a few websites that i can reccomend if you are interested
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