Frustrating February & Shin Splint City

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Thanks guys. I appreciate all that. I will steer clear of the anti-inflammatories though (had more than my healthy share of those last year, but do have the super cushioned shoes... Asics 1080 Gels... I think the 1080 stands for dollars

Coincidentally, the local 24-hour sports radio station had a "leg" physio doing a segment today at lunch-time, and I was chuffed when he stated that the best way to cure "pre-season" shin splints (which is essentially what I have) is to "step back the training a notch or two" but otherwise run through them. He reckoned it's a big mistake to totally rest them. This is pretty much what I've done. Otherwise, you totally lose condition, and just get 'em back again when you re-start training. Sounds sensible anyway.

And Sweder, your idea of "sneaking up" on runs is great - there's a ton of Yoda wisdom in that, there is. You just need to feel the farce.

Nigel, are you drinking again? If so, I blame Andy. But then, I blame him for everything anyway.

Speaking of drinking, my planned run tonight is off. I feel great, but have drunk too much. This is likely to be a problem for a little while, as I'm flying down to Tasmania on Friday to stay with my brother, with a plan to watch a lot of DVDs and drink a lot of red wine. Oh, and go visit my father... who also likes to watch DVDs and drink red wine.

At least it should clear up the last of the shin splints.

Even if it doesn't, it'll be heaps of fun.