So I mentioned awhile back that I was going to try the program C25K (couch to 5k).  It’s the program that was designed to help you go from a couch potato to running a 5k.  I have renamed it C25I.  (couch to 5 injuries).  I have 2 shin splints, 2 shore ankles and 1 pulled hamstring!  A friend who is a runner keeps telling me to just hang in there and work through the pain, but I have decided not to.  The pain is causing issues in both my home and work life so it’s not realistic to think that I can keep going with the program.  I will stick to the elliptical and recumbent bike for my cardio workouts from now on!