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[endurance] Shin Splints

Stacy A Berger (Stacy_A_Berger@ccm.sc.intel.com)
Mon, 06 May 96 12:37:00 PDT

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I used to get shin splints when I rode 50 miles. I had my
dressage riding instuctor (who also rides NATRC) help me.
It wasn't the stirrups that caused the problem. I was standing
on my toes in the stirrups - so all the impact from the trotting
what vibrating up my shins! Ouch! This was especially true when
trotting downhill.

Now I am very aware of my foot position - heels down and loose ankles.
Centered riding techniques help a lot!

Stacy Berger (and Porter)
Morgan Hill, CA

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