Someone, Please, Splint My Shins!

As I sit here, writhing in pain, I think to fonder days. Days when I ran for fun, not to get into shape. Not to lose my mission 20. This week I have experienced my first helping of shin splints. I don't know the cause, though I blame my Nike shoes (and the 30 extra pounds I've been carting around). I hope to one day own a decent pair of running shoes and figure out a way to rid myself of the dreaded splints.

P.S. Please, jump on the profile band-wagon. It's lonely out here.