Pain in your shins during or after running is a common complaint of runners. There are a number of factors which can increase the risk of getting shin splints;
• running on hard surfaces
• insufficient calf stretching following a run
• old or worn out runners
• poor arch support
• poor running pattern
• trying to do too much too soon

The treatment for this is rest and ice. The sooner you rest the sooner you will recover. Taping to off-load the muscles may also help as will sports massage of the deep calf muscles (avoid the tender area at the front of the shin). You should stretch your calf muscles and the muscles at the front of the shin and you may also put gel padded running insoles in your shoes. If these do not help you should have your foot bio-mechanics analysed by a Podiatrist or Physiotherapist to see if you require supportive insoles.
Once symptoms have settled you should make a graded return to running, using gel insoles and running on softer surfaces e.g. grass