Quote Originally Posted by sara View Post

p.s. has anyone ever tried to do a 5K without any training? I know I just said I have basically given up on running, but I really want to do this local 5K in November and I'm wondering what would happen if I just went out and did it without any training (other than cycling, of course). This does not sound like a good plan to me, but I'm tempted anyway.
I just competed in a sprint distance mtn bike triathlon without any run training in 8 months. The run was actually 4 miles, very hilly, and somehow I managed 8:18 miles. I could barely walk for two days afterwards, but no lingering injuries.

What bothers me when I run is not shin splints, but rather IT band syndrome. No ITB issues on the bike, but almost always tender and swollen when I run.