Treadmill vs Outdoor Running

Q: I was wondering if you knew or could point me to the right source about the following issue: which exacerbates shin splint pain more, running on a treadmill or on pavement? Thank you in advance for your help.

A:  You should really be looking at your running position. Make sure that you are standing tall in your stance. On a treadmill, often people have a tendancy to overstride. If done properly, both should be fine.

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