Best Dynamic Warm Up Routine for Runners to Avoid Shin Splints

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Mar 02, 2026 08:46

I am training for a half marathon here in Vancouver and the rain has been making the pavement quite slippery. I have been dealing with some nasty shin splints lately and I am looking for the best dynamic warm up routine for runners to avoid shin splints. I usually just jump straight into my run but I think that is a mistake.

I have started doing some toe walks and heel walks before I head out the door. I am also trying to incorporate leg swings and some light lunges to get the blood flowing. I have heard that strengthening the tibialis anterior is also key for preventing this kind of pain.

What do you all do before your long runs? I am trying to be more disciplined with my recovery because I do not want to be sidelined right before my race. I have also been looking at some compression sleeves from Bauerfeind to see if they help with the vibrations while running on hard surfaces.

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