Even though forefoot running, especially when barefoot, has the tendency to naturally increase stride-rate (cadence), if you still have shin splints pain when running, you should try enforcing a higher step-rate beyond your preferred step-rate, even if it feels like you are doing more work, you’re actually not! Taking more steps per minute (between 170-200 steps per minute) appears to be the magic range that may perfectly prevent the muscles and tendons of the lower leg from being overloaded no matter how far you run. Read more here about a how increasing your run cadence has BIG protective effects on the shins.
Shin Splints Pain From Forefoot Running? Try Increasing Your Cadence
