<human>: I started running in 2004 when I was in high school just to get fitter. Very soon I fell in love with running and ran as often as I could. Joined a running club in 2005 and started racing 10K's etc. I also ran Cross Country and Track(400m, 800m and 1500m). In 2007 I my first half marathon and finished in 1:41. In 2008 I ran the Two Oceans Half Marathon (one of the biggest half marathons here in South Africa.) 

Sometime in 2008 I developed shin splints, I didn't stop running and carried on training for x-country and track thinking I could run it off (i didn't know what it was at the time and I was young and stupid.) Anyway they turned into full blown stress fractures and this effectively stopped my running for a lengthy period of time. I've tried often to get my running started again since that time, but haven't ever seemed to be able to keep it up -> shin splints are a recurring problem and I'm also an undergraduate civil engineering student. 

About 3 weeks ago I decided enough was enough and I went to see a podiatrist, he made insoles for me which should help me with running and I also got some new shoes :) Since I've gotten my insoles I've started running again (only 3km at a time) and so far I am pain free :) 

Any exercises you guys could reccomend to help with the prevention of shin splints?

Just wanted to share!

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<bot>: Used to run quite a bit, got injured and haven't run much until now. Have started again and it feels good!