Anterior shin splints AND plantar fasciitis? Oy vey!
Today’s Workout
Long Run
Dist: 6mi @12:13
| Dist | Time | Split Dist | Split Time | Avg HR |
| 1 mi | 00:12:06.1 | 1.0 mi | 12:06.1 | 157 |
| 2.1 mi | 00:28:41.6 | 1.1 mi | 16:31.5 | 150 |
| 3.2 mi | 00:43:11.1 | 1.1 mi | 14:29.5 | 159 |
| 4.3 mi | 00:58:11.9 | 1.1 mi | 15:00.8 | 164 |
| 5.4 mi | 01:11:14.9 | 1.1 mi | 13:03.0 | 165 |
| 6.4 mi | 01:22:52.1 | 1.0 mi | 11:42.2 | 165 |
| Pace | 12:56.4 | |||
See the 2nd mile – 16:31.5 for 1.1 miles? 
At about 1.5 miles, I got this horrible cramp in my left shin and had to stop and stretch. And tighten my shoes It was definitely a cramp. Yowch. Then I mostly walked the next 2.5 miles after that. Because it was primarily uphill. On the down hills, it didn’t hurt.
So I was basically able to run the last mile and a half, with no shin pain. And it doesn’t at all hurt now, which is good. 
After some research, looks like I’ve got anterior shin splints.
Excerpt from WebMD.com:
Lateral shin splints (sometimes called anterior shin splints) are usually due to overuse and inflammation of the anterior tibialis muscle and the muscle compartment in the front of the leg, along the outside front of your shin. The anterior tibialis muscle flexes your foot upward. People frequently get anterior shin splints from the repetition of flexing the muscle. For instance, on the treadmill, if you walk fast enough, and for long enough, or if you’ve suddenly increased the speed, or you’re walking on an elevation, the muscle gets overworked and starts to cramp. It would be like doing hundreds of biceps curls until your arm started to cramp. Plus, on the treadmill, there’s no letup since the mill just keeps going. You could potentially have the same problem if you walked or ran briskly outdoors for a long period of time at a speed faster than you’re used to.
Treatment for shin splints includes rest, massage, ice, stretching, and strengthening. Rest and ice is sometimes the best treatment. You should also be stretching your calves and Achilles tendon real well. If you have the problem during running or walking, try warming up more and don’t increase the speed too quickly. You can also try varying the speed and elevation of the treadmill if you use one instead of keeping it the same.
Add that to my plantar fasciitis in my right heel, and I’m a recipe for disaster. Which is why I made an appointment to see a podiatrist next week. 
I maybe should have worked up to 6 miles for my long run…next Tuesday I’m supposed to run 7 miles! 
Ay caramba!