Can't make any suggestions specifically for the shin splints but I used to work for an orthopaedic surgeon and his recommendation for hamstring pulls was to run backwards. Also, if you have a problem with a joint or a muscle group, you can often end up aggravating another joint or muscle group in the same limb by trying to compensate for the first problem.
Couldn't hurt to try a few short stretches of backwards running to loosen up the hams. Might not fix the shins, but at least they wouldn't have the tight hams to work against.
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I personally just had to give up on a goal on running a half marathon in December.
It is about a month out... and I have had this reoccuring leg pain... not the same as yours... and it's not muscle pain... I bought new shoes which helped for about a week, then the pain was back.
So, this past weekend, I had to come to the realization that there is no way I can make it 13 miles running. I have been training so hard... but I know it's my form... so I am going to sign up for a running class next year... and hopefully I will get my form in order... so I can run further than a 5K in the future.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help... but my experience is similar to yours... so I feel your pain... literally!
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