I haven't been able to run in about two weeks, I had shin splints. Finally pounded out a 5K at the gym tonight and felt great! I am halfway through the Lazyman's Triathalon at the Y, and made a nice dent in the rest of the 26.2 miles I need to finish.
I had to ask someone at work (used to run cross country) what the pain was. I'd had shin splints before, but they were all up and down my shins. This was one little spot on my left leg, just under the knee, that felt like someone hit me with a hammer. So was glad that went away!