The Splinting of Shins

I mean, really? Shin splints? Who invented those? They flipping hurt.

So, on Wednesday, I decided to be the bionic woman or something. I started C2-5k that morning as I mentioned in my last post. Well, then I went to my normal Jazzercise class that night. And, frankly, that was stupid.

About two songs into the Jazzercise class, I was dying. My legs were screaming, "WHY?!?" For someone who is just now moving out of her sedentary lifestyle, that was a little overkill. As a matter of fact, I woke up to this in my inbox the next day.

To: missyxa@gmail.com
From: yourlegs@gmail.com
06/15/12


Dear Melissa,
Why on earth do you hate us so much? We've been good to you. We're shapely, and we're strong. We're even a little tan for you right now. So, why, oh dear Lord, why did you try to murder us yesterday??? We are only as good as the rest you give us. Now, you've caused an argument between our bone and tendon. As a matter of fact, they split up yesterday. Do you know how much counseling we had to put them through? Do you know how much work we had to do while you were in that chilly pool? COULD YOU NOT HEAR US CRYING?


Anyway, because you let us rest for about 24 hours, they tendon and bone are making up. I'm sure you can still feel their resentment, but they're on the mend. We encourage your exercise plan, but please don't over do it EVER again.


Love,
Your healing, but ever sexy legs.

Now, I know what you're thinking, legs can't type. Well, of course they can't, but I'm telling you, they were screaming at me. I naturally googled shin splints. I had heard of them before, but I wasn't quite sure what they medically were or how to make them go away. If you follow the WebMD link, you will learn valuable things. Like...


1. I shouldn't run on concrete.
2. I shouldn't run and Jazzercise in the same day.
3. I shouldn't wear flip-flops the day after said events. 


Well, that's been my biggest lesson of the week. I'm feeling much better today, so I'm headed to Jazzercise at 5:35 p.m. to start my weekend off right. I'm loving this whole physical fitness thing. But, good 'ole Paul reminds me that it's not all about that. 


“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8


But, more on that later. I've gotta' go shake it for 60 minutes!


Peace Out, Home Grapes
(Eat those!!)
Missy :o)