Any Shin Splint sufferers here?

I just got back from a 5km run and my legs are incredibly sore. Running on them hurt, and now they are aching like fuck and really really sore.

Only way to stop them from hurting is a hot shower or a gentle massage with heat rub. I used to get them a long time ago, and they disappeared, but now they are back. From what i've read, there is no solution, other than to:

Not run on hard surfaces
Stretch calves well

I could hardly press the clutch down ..

I don't think i can run on them for a few days at least, and will need to focus on upper body/less impact on the legs.

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Should have bought an STI