Ya right, no fun here

Ok, so today I got up early on a holiday (labor day) to go run/walk. I end up getting a chance to warm up before my friends show up to give their support by running with me. That warm up is supposed to keep me from hurting RIGHT? Yea, right!! I went the 22 minutes I was supposed to and I ran 3 minutes of that time. But I was in so much pain......shin splints? Ever heard of such a thing? I am not even sure I am spelling or pronouncing them correctly. All I do know is they SUCK! Yea, my ankle was really bothering me (I forgot the wrap) but the pain from my shins was terrible. I am actually still feeling the residual effect after 13 hours. I guess when your ankle hurts you shouldn't run anymore and just do the walking. OK, so what is the help for this mess of pain? My sister was sympathetic as usual and helped bring me down from my "bad " place. She says that after a while my muscles will get used to the movements that are so new to my body. Ya know let me just vent for a minute..... Are men really from mars? I mean I am beginning to think maybe, yes. Sorry but for some reason this all seems a trivial thing for my husband. Anyway,,,,,,On the good side of today, my marathon I found out today is actually on Sunday. Which is a bummer since Sundays are very special to me and I prefer not to do those sorts of things on my Sabbath. HOWEVER, we found another one (and by we I mean my sister did all the work and i benefit) it is near Vegas in Boulder Nevada. AND, here is the great part.....it is on January 3 in stead of December 7! How fabulous is that not only do I get to run/walk on Saturday BUT I get a whole extra month to train. Heaven knows I am going to need it! I think maybe for tomorrow I am going to stick with walking and MAYBE a slow jog to help heal the muscles and joints that are not used to being moved. They better get used to it cause I am here for the long haul!!!! I ate sugar products by the ton today and I am sure I will be feeling it later. It was so hot and there was ice cream (we brought the icy treats) and you know I cant really resist ice cream. Also, soda....Its a bad habit I am not doing well at giving up. Any sugestions? I am up for almost anything. Well.....Bye
Oh ya, I should totally mention that my best friend totally lapped me....I told her this, If i didnt love you so much I'd hate you. She has these georgeous long legs and over all greatness so I can't fault her, but she did run the whole time AND she went over 30 minutes. Yep, I'll be her someday (except the long legs, they come already stretched)! Bye....for real this time