Monday, December 12, 2011

Running and shin splints OH MY!

I have been dealing with shin splints since May.  They have quit literately been a pain in my legs.  They cost me quite a bit of money too.  I went to the doctor after they didn't go away for a 8 weeks. 
He did a bone scan and that cost me roughly $400 after my insurance.  Then I did physical therapy 3 times a week for about 6 weeks at $14 a pop which is about $250 after insurance.  Oi vey!

I bought new shoes from Run In, an AWESOME store in Greenville, SC.  The shoes helped a lot.  They are the Ravenna S2 by Brooks.  I LOVE THEM.

Well I've been doing a lot of treadmill running to get back into shape.  I ran outside today and it was horrible.  The treadmill has given me a false sense of accomplishment.  It made me think I was doing good.  Well as it gets colder it will be easier to run outside.  Provided we don't get any ice or snow. 

Work has been killing me and making me tired.  I am going to try to not let it affect me as much. 

So blogging world lets see if you can help encourage me.  I will post everything through Run Keeper.  Even on the treadmill so you can see I've run.

My goal is 5 to 6 times per week.  So lets see if the encouragement helps.

http://runkeeper.com/user/rporter82/activity/62709199 That's todays link.  

I'd love to be able to run a full marathon next summer.  I've got a lot of work ahead of me. 

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