Day 4: Hitting the gym

Instead of pounding pavement, today I went for the gym.  After a half a mile on the treadmill my shins were killing me, so I went for the stationary bike and did 6 miles.  My legs feel that, but in a good way.

Now I am showered and sitting with ice packs on my shins getting caught up on American Horror Story.  I love this show.

I still feel like I may be over-reaching by going for a full marathon, it may not happen, but hopefully I won't give up.

I've been doing some research and thought I would share with you.

For those of you dealing with shin splints like myself: http://www.active.com/running/Articles/7-Tips-to-Beat-Shin-Splints.htm

Also, for those of you in colder climates, there are benefits for running outside vs. a treadmill when the conditions are not dangerous http://www.active.com/running/articles/5-reasons-to-run-outdoors-this-winter.htm

Also, I found a training schedule for a half marathon, that I will work on once my shin splints go away again.  Sucks having to start over.  I should have never stopped to begin with though.  So I have no one to blame but me.

I found a race next July in Chicago http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/chicago/register. Feel like joining me?