Hi.... !! good for you....
How do you feel now? are you regenerated, I feel fantastic, like you I have only lost 10 lbs, but dropped down 2 sizes in clothing, this week my hubby talked me into buying a Tankini ( baithing suit) it is a size 10 lol
I have not been a size 10 in 20 yrs!! I am 48 I apperently am responsible for motivating my oldest daughter too...
However it is not just the running I had to make changes in my diet as well,
(cholesterol) problem... Honestly now my physcial health is matching up with my mental health......... which is so nice !!!
Good luck and congratulations......... btw I run in "Saucony" shoes, for me they are fantastic, I sprint run as i have just started running this passed year and now that the weather is nice i have moved from the tread mill to running outside (10 mins straight run / 2 mins walking) I hope to improve,
I never really got shin splints, but "calf muscle tightness", this is quite common for beginner runners.....
here is a link to check out foot wear
Saucony Running Shoes - Buy Saucony Footwear at Road Runner Sports