Dang It!!

Three months ago I had my little boy and if you ask me time is flying by way to fast. I can't believe that Halloween is already over, but it doesn't even feel like it even came since it was on Sunday. A Sunday holiday kind of takes the fun out of it, except for Christmas.

Anyways... Thanksgiving is on its way and I am once again planning on running the Turkey Trot. Last year I slacked and didn't get my booty into gear. I remember being so tired physically. Little did I know I was in the early stages of pregnancy. Not many of my friends or family members wanted to run so I graciously declined feeling really relieved not to run.

This year is another story. My family wants to run this year! The Larsen family has been on a health kick and has been getting into shape. I have to say that everyone is looking great and I am so excited to run with them this year. I am most excited about my Father in law Rich running this year!!! It will fun to spend that time with him even though I am afraid that I will watching the back of him instead of watching him cross the finish line. He is one of the most dedicated people I know to what ever he puts his mind to. A GREAT example. :)

So I have been getting ready and training for this 5 k run which is a long run for me. Yesterday while running I noticed my shin starting to ache. I ran again this morning and yep that ache started to hurt more. I know this feeling, I remember it from when I ran track in High School. I am on my way to getting shin splints. If you have ever had them before you know what I am talking about and they can get to be so painful that running is out of the question. I think it is time to invest in some new shoes. I have loved my running shoes that I have now and have enjoyed ever mile with them over the past 5 years.

Anyone know a quick fix for shin splints so I can be ready on Thanksgiving? I will be doing Kamber shirts again and I am trying to see if they will give us a discount again for the run. Let me know if you want to be a part.