This is a great way to start. Have you done any running in the past?

building up slow is the key. You minimize shin splints by making sure you are always looking straight ahead (not down)- leaning forward causes the SS. Oftentimes one looks down when they become fatigued.

Hows the weather out there?

ME 38 W 37
T18 M5
D3
BD 1/7/13
PA Conf 2/11/13- Ongoing
2nd simultaneous affair Confirmed 4/19/13
W gets APT and begins transition out 5/29/13
First mediation appt 12/19/13