new shoes - brand new shoes!

so lately i've been into this awesome running app and slowly but surely evolving into a runner. i feel like i'm making progress! the only problem is that it's been incredibly painful. unfortunately i've had shin splints and other muscle cramps that were threatening to slow down my momentum. luckly a friend recommended that i take a trip to mccoy outdoors to see "joe the shoe guy". so i did...and i'm thankful i did. joe examined how i move on my feet and also took a look at my old nike frees. evidently i was wearing the wrong kind of shoe for street running and that the lack of cushioning and support was likely the reason i was having shin splints and muscle soreness. he brought out a pair of asics (i think they are the cumulus) and as soon as i slipped them on my feet...heaven. i was sold. i've run in them a couple times and can already tell a difference...and i now look forward to my runs.