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Ouch! Here are a couple of ideas:
1) have you tried the "flat footed squat" stretch? That is, squat all the way down, but keep your feet flat on the ground (i. e. :don't go up on your toes) before you run? Also, if you have a partner, you can have your partner hold your toes as you attempt to draw them up toward your legs
2) I've also found that swimming (relaxed flutter kicking) is useful.
One caution here: I asume that you've seen a doctor or podiatrist. Sometimes, those "shin splints" are really "stress fractures" and those suckers don't go away except by rest (6-8 weeks of no running).
Good luck
ollie
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