Working Around Shin Splints

Well damn. I had this week's workout schedule all ready to go, and wouldn't you know it: shin splints. My right shin started feeling sore yesterday afternoon, and by the time I got home, it was full blown ouchy. In a vain fog of denial, I even put on my running clothes and laced up my tennis shoes, but only made it as far as Florida Ave. Ouch! Redford was pretty disappointed when we turned around and limped home. I skipped yoga (mostly because I felt so deflated from missing my run), and instead taped up my shin and went to bed.
My best guess is that my 4 mile jog (well, 3 mi run+ 1 mile walk) on Saturday was too big a leap. I've been doing 2-2.5 mile runs around Ruby Hill Park, some of which is on soft trails. So jumping up to 3-4 on pavement probably aggravated my shin. Lesson learned.
Today the shin splint is still there, although much improved. But I still think Orange Theory is a bad idea this afternoon.
Hmmm. There aren't any good yoga options between 4-7pm, so what to do instead...I know! Barre! I've always meant to try it. And it seems like a great, low-impact workout for my tender shin. Right? RIGHT?! Oh God, what have I done? Pray for me.

While I'm trying to work around these shin splints, I've also been working on my eating. Last night I tried a new recipe from PBS's Kitchen Vignettes. Shakshouka is basically eggs poached in a flavorful middle-eastern tomato sauce, and I served it with slices of ciabatta. It was surprisingly tasty and filling, with the added bonus of healthy protein from the eggs (I have a hard time getting the protein I need). Plus it came together in under 20 min and required very few dishes - perfect for a weeknight!