Hey, Dumbo Buddy - I remember you from 2011! Your post on "running angry" has always stuck in my mind - that was exactly how I felt some days!
I have dealt with these in the past and the main thing that helped me was changing my running form. Sounds like he has done everything he is supposed to, but I would also throw in the stretches other posters have mentioned and maybe do some strength exercises for legs; sometimes when other parts of the leg / butt are weak, it makes the calves & shins pick up the slack and work harder.
Interesting. I also overpronate (the wear on the inside of my shoe is proof enough of that) but my last pair of shoes always bugged me, and it was exactly that big wedge feeling on the inside. I moved up to the Ravenna 3 and it doesn't feel so prominent. However, I started having terrible shin pain again. Realized that I moved from a town where the running paths were completely flat to a town that is nothing but hills. Was worried about my 10K on Tgvg and was sure I would get my first DNF b/c of my shins. NO problem, NO pain - not even after. Mostly flat course, with just 2 serious hills thrown in, but it was an uphill without a steep downhill on the other side. So, now realizing that even though I am in shape, I am NOT invincible and need to stick to the flat lands!
That's awesome! I'm 42 and have several friends who are just a little older than me think that they are "too old". Never! I didn't even start until I was about to turn 40! My Princess partner and I are planning our Coast to Coast assault in 2014 when she turns 50!
Thanks for sharing this. I'll have to try this when my calves are feeling tight.
As a beginning runner DH and I hired a running coach who laid out a very specific workout schedule that builds us up and then tapers off a week before the PHM. I like having a chart to work on my goals !
Here's where I need some advice from my fellow Princess and veteran runners. Having issues with aerobic capacity while running. Feel like my heart and lungs are going to burst so I do walking intervals and start running again ( or thunder thigh thumping as I call it!). Doesn't seem to get any better the longer I train. Not a smoker, no known lung/heart issues. I'm 5"4 , XS, and 45. Is it just how it is for beginners ?
Sometimes. It also depends on where you are as well - weather can play into that. All the plans I've seen say that if you can't speak naturally on a long run, then you are pushing your pace too hard. Check with your coach, but I would say maybe ease back on your pace until you get past this feeling.
Can't believe we are so close! Princesses, you just don't know how much I look forward to this trip. This will be my 3rd girls-only Princess weekend and I love it. I have been saving practically since we got home last year and have the $$ for all the fixed expenses. Am asking for Disney gift cards for Christmas to help pay for food in the parks. It's such a relief knowing that I've got it covered, and it takes away some of the guilt about going on such an expensive trip without taking the family. I've been Queen of the Substitutes at the preschool where I work!
Moon Faerie, hope you are feeling better again soon!
we had such a fun trip...as I suspected, I did not get a run in. But I did tons of walking and I have the blisters to prove it! I'm glad I got my long run in before we left. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! The Fairy Godmother says she can't wait to see us all at the start line! 
Usually I end up hitting myself 
I took a while, but I'm all caught up after spending last week at WDW.
I did the same intervals on Sat., plus walked all of the first 3/4 mile and completed 3.1 without pain, too.
