tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353574.post1947143967149567973..comments2010-04-06T12:14:52.763-07:00Comments on Shoes Always Fit: I ran again!Shoes Always Fithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07719823367242546450noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353574.post-15223691194872120642010-04-04T21:08:41.359-07:002010-04-04T21:08:41.359-07:00Paige, you make me beam with happiness! Way to go!...Paige, you make me beam with happiness! Way to go! yes what you are calling shin splints is quite normal when you are just starting out. Make sure you "warm up" and stretch your shins and calfs before getting into the running. True shin splints is when it hurts even to touch your shins.<br /><br />Keep it up girl!!! I wan to go for a run with you when I come home this summer!joruns409http://joruns409.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353574.post-11254173968059951182010-04-01T08:03:57.476-07:002010-04-01T08:03:57.476-07:00Awesome and congrats!! I have a tendancy to get s...Awesome and congrats!! I have a tendancy to get shin splints myself...I splurged for compression leg sleeves which has helped to aleviate them. Also, if you lay down (on couch, floor or bed) and do the alphabet with your legs (toes pointed out-pretending to write with your feet) that will strengthen you shin area (whole leg for that matter). I know it sounds funny but it worked for me...I'A Journey to a new me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/15303372630847074830noreply@blogger.com