Google MD

My shins hurts and then it stops. Its weird and a tell-tell sign it's shin splits. (At least according to Google).

This morning I wanted to do something easy, so I set out on 5 miles at a comfortable pace. The first half I was jogging/limping (I swear my shadow looked like it was limping) and then the pain went away and I finished at a little faster pace.

I have to focus on letting my legs heal and take it easy for a few days. Everything I read says shin splits heal on their own and the best thing you can do is to rest. Here are a few other things Google MD had to say

    Icing the shin to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone.

Anti-inflammatory painkillers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, will help with pain and swelling. 

Arch supports for your shoes. These orthotics -- which can be custom-made or bought off the shelf -- may help with flat feet.

Range of motion exercises, if your doctor recommends them.

Neoprene sleeve to support and warm the leg.

Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your shins.

Some of the causes for shin splits are

• Irritated and swollen muscles, often caused by overuse
• Stress fractures, which are tiny, hairline breaks in the lower leg bones
• Overpronation or ''flat feet" -- when the impact of a step causes the arch of your foot to collapse, stretching the muscles and tendons

I'm pretty sure my problem came from the last bullet there. I had just mentioned to my mom that my running shoes were worn. They are pretty much dead and I shouldn't be wearing them. I wore them for the half marathon last Sunday.

It could be the fact that Thanksgiving is a week away, but I have been craving pumpkin lately. Today I looked up a few pumpkin pie/dessert recipes and I'm contemplating blending in some pumpkin into my oatmeal for dinner. Br-inner is awesome!
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Have you ever had shin splits?

Do you look to Google to help diagnose yourself?

Do you have breakfast for dinner?