OUCH!

Best Friend Erin the AT major wrapping me before a run!

While running has been benifical for my in my weight loss goals it defiantly does not come without a price. Since I started running I've had terrible shin splints. This is partially because I have a really short stride, don't wear great sneakers, and could really use orthodics. I plan on fixing all of this as soon as I get home from school. In the mean time, in order to run I need to go to Marist's Athletic Training center to get my arches taped. Most of the time you would think shin taping would be better to aliviate pressure on shins. But for me arch taping works best. It helps to take the pressure off my shins without having to run with tape all over my legs. The only down side is massive blisters ( I know gross right?). It kind of stinks to have to choose the lesser of two evils. I either get my arches taped and have no shin splints and blisters, or don't tape my arches and get terrible shin splints, but no blisters. I think I would choose blisters over shin splints any day. I'm just counting down the days till i get to see the doctor and both problems will go away (hopefully!). 

                             Love Always, 
                                          Christina