I'm half way!!! What a thrill it is receiving all this support. I am in awe of the power of relationships far and wide to come together to support this great cause! My favorite thing about my blog is when the firstgiving therometer loads up each time. It reads 51%!!!!!! Thank you so much everyone!
Shin Splints - A quick definition for any confused reader from the Mayo Clinic.
The term "shin splints" refers to pain along the shinbone (tibia) — the large bone in the front of your lower leg. The pain is caused by an overload on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone.
The risk of shin splints is no reason to give up your morning jog or afternoon aerobics class. Most cases of shin splints can be treated with rest, ice and other self-care measures — and wearing proper footwear and modifying your exercise routine can help prevent shin splints from recurring.
Great, I don't have to give up my morning jog, although, I have!
I thought I was on track for avoiding injuries. I'm rotating sneakers, only running three days a week, managing my miles, and stretching. My weak ankles might be to blame... I'm icing now and resting with cross training, but how many minutes of eliptical or biking equals the miles that I need to run. My coach mentioned 10miles of running is equal to 30 miles of biking. Hmmm...
Anyway, with my new amazing gym schedule, I was a little bummed that I'm missing my running activity. I received a little pick me up on the way home. My favorite song blared over the radio waves for my ride home from work. Life is a Highway is my running inspirational theme song. When I ran the Boston Run to Remember Half Marathon in May 2008 - my first big race ever, Life is a Highway played as I ran across the finish line. It always brings me back to the great feeling of accomplishment and joy.
Okay time for bed so I can get to the gym early in the morn! Nothing will stop me. Not even these little shin pains!
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