AM - 5 miles slow, half of those with Jake. Using today as my recovery day because I'm traveling to Tybee Island, GA for a bachelorette party. Then heading home (Knoxville, TN) for all of next week. Humidity training! This is a very informative article about Tibial Stress Fractures and stress reaction: the role of bone structure, impact, and calf strength. I would highly recommend reading the whole thing but definitely the conclusions and recommendations for prevention - First, any runner with a history of stress fracture should supplement his or her diet with 200% of the RDV of calcium and vitamin D.
Second, all runners should not make drastic changes in training volume over a short period of time.
Third, all runners should incorporate calf strength and calf endurance training into their weekly routines.
Fourth, you should work to decrease the impact loading on your tibia by increasing your stride frequency by 5-10%, slowing down the pace on your runs
Finally, female runners should examine their diet and review their menstrual health.
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