So my cardio has been going pretty good so far but the balance of lifting weights and cardio seems to be at an offputting standstill right now so I need to change that around since I hate the treadmill at the gyms and prefer free running. Been reading up on running, techniques and such and my shin seems to be taking a brute force when it comes to running. It's defenitely not foot-wear since I have legit running shoes that I bought just a few days ago so I'd assume it's the weakness of my anterior tibias muscle.

Anyone got any recommendations or exercises that they swear by that helps improve the tendon/muscles in the shins/anterior tibialis?

Sounds like shin splints. Tibialis muscle basically tears little pieces of bone off your shin. Can be a complicated issue, and it's basically why I lift instead of running these days.

About to sleep, so no big write-up but,

Possible Causes (in decreasing importance/likelihood):
-Too much too fast. Add total mileage 10% per week. Probably a dumb idea to run every day if you're a running newb.
-Chit running form. Take 180 strides per minute. Land foot under your center of gravity (foot landing in front of you is bad). Keep good posture. Minimize bounce.
-Weak feet/other stabilizer muscles - look into doing a *bit* of barefoot running and other exercises (link below)
-Shoes might not be suitable for your running style/foot shape.

https://www.outsideonline.com/203976...-stronger-feet

Appreciate the input mate. Yeah I only started running like a week ago and doing like 1-2 mile runs every session so I'd say I'm considered a noobie right now. Shoes shouldn't be the issue but it MIGHT be technique/form which I have to perfect. I just heard doing exercises to specifically target the tibias anterior helps quite abit.

Watch this vid and change your running so that your body isnt maxxing out joints.

https://youtu.be/3RlvKMxPMr0


Made a massive difference to mine.
Only found this 6 months ago. Been a jointsaver.

Thanks for sharing this, mostly I just run so it feels good but definitely gonna pay attention to some of these pointers in my next run now

Been a running coach and trainer for years.

90% of the time with shin splints they can be resolved by making sure ankles are mobile and your calves are released before every session. Look up exercises like heel drops, poliquin split squats and get a yoga ball or foam roller for your calves.

Also have to look at your stride and foot strike. Typically it means that you're flexing your feet too much while you're running and overtaxing the muscle.

Usually shin splints come from people starting out with more than they can handle. Build slowly.

Or just do a less impactful aerobic exercise. Toe taps and soft ground can help, slightly.

Yeah no probs.
I had to totally re-learn how to run at my age. This vid helped heaps.
After a couple of weeks it pretty much is second nature.