shin splints - HEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPP

Thanks all for the great advice - once again the MFP family comes through

As a past runner i knew most of these things but not all - i was 15-20 miles a week and took 6 months off due to relocation, work and family - dummy me thought i could just hop back in where i left off - at 50 years old i just don't think - in hindsight - that was a good idea
I do have two pairs of shoes - brooks ghost and mizuno enigma's - have a roller (guess i should start using it)
I really appreciate all the stretches and exercises that everyone mentioned - lot of those i never hear of
Going back to the eliptical and bike for the rest of the week and start icing at night
Think i am going to give the sleeves a try as well since i almost always have to stop for a calf stretch after the first mile

Thanks again to everyone that posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!