[BGThomasis]

Well, around here we don't have much choice but to run on the sidewalk.. if we run on the road, then security gives us a hard time,, and if we go out to the track,, then we have to watch out for coyotes..

I have been stretching extensively before and after though.. thankfully I routinely stretch,, even when I'm not walking/running.. so, I'm pretty limber and my muscles don't tend to ball up except now, that this is new, the first day, was a bit tedious.. but now, I don't have much of a problem..

As for my shinsplints/stress fractures.. when I first got the injury,, I did it so bad that I've had a hard time with it since.. even with some of the walking.. but I do buy really good shoes,, and have to spend quite a bit of money on them,, and then extra for inserts.. So, I think I've covered that base..

Also, tonight, like I said, we did end up doing the run,, even though it was supposed to be a walk night, and I realized that it's the first 3 cycles, that I can feel my shins.. after that, it's like they loosen up and I don't feel them anymore.. I guess I've just pushed past it??

Anyways, thanks of the info.. I think we are going to add an additional night, and then walk on the off nights,, as we decided that we are going to shoot for Tuesday to be our next move up in the schedule,, just like it says..