I'm heading into my second year coaching outdoor at the high school level. I ask that you share some success you've had training for a three month outdoor season after a Nordic skiing season.
Last year I took great care in increasing volume and intensity knowing that, though aerobically fit, most of my distance crew hadn't run much, if at all, since XC ended in mid November. However, 'shin splints' were still prevalent. When the trails dried out that helped but what can I do to help them transition while we're on the roads and hard gym floor?
Any good good exercises to strengthen the ancillary muscles around the tibia? All ideas are appreciated.
Thanks
(Some of my better runners, knowing there is no true substitute for running, have bought into short morning runs throughout Nordic)