Just a quick post: For 8/9/04 I did more walking/running. The bursts of running are getting longer so my shin muscles must be getting stronger! Is the shin muscle called the splint? Where does that term come from? Hmmm, no, that’s term for the injury. But I’m not sure if that’s really the problem I’m having. Shin splints are apparently due to overuse, strain and stress on the muscle/bone. I think I just have a sore muscle.