Just for the sake of argument....why does your coach having you running a lot? Tennis is a game of short and quick explosive moves confined to a small area. The concept of running for merely conditioning purposes is virtually useless for developing a better tennis player.
To offer another suggestion...try a change in footwear or have several different pairs of sneakers so you can rotate them.
The definition of shin splints is pain between the distal and proximal ends of the tibia lasting only for the duration of the activity. If you aren't on your feet and your shins ache you could have another, possibly more serious problem.
Will Haskell
Athletic Development Specialist
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