I recently found out the source to my shin splints, and its because my calves are too big, and my tibias cant support them. For strengthening, I just started doing backwards duck walks, soleus stretches, weighted toe raises, and toe walks. Yesterday, I did a tempo for 3 miles at a 6:44 after just coming back, which probably wasn't a good idea, but I had these things called worms taped on the inside of my shin bone, these things are meant to help with minimizing the pain and the damage done to my shins, I don't know how to explain it, but it works. I am probably going to start missing workouts for awhile though so I don't risk damaging my shins even more. I also have flat feet, and my inserts in my shoes are meant to help with my arch support, but I also have these foam inserts that go inside of my inserts for ankle support, so I also need to find workouts for my ankles, but I feel like the ones I am doing for my tibia also help with my ankles.
Now that all of that is out of the way, is it a good idea if I keep running? I figured if I keep icing, keep up with the running and slowly start building up, I might be able to bounce back.
I already have a decent idea at what I should start at, and what I should work to, I do plan on running at the meets too.
Does anyone have any opinions on this? I would also like to note that I haven't felt any new or abnormal pains since yesterday.