Running better??

Ran yesterday. 3miles in 39 min-13min mile. Was very glad.

But to recap the run- the first 1.5 mile is a gradual uphill incline. I started running after a warmup of 3-4min walk and it seemed like a major effort to run. Tried a 5minR/1minW. The shinsplints showed up after 5-7min and stayed thruout the run. I was very surprised when I finished the first mile in 13 min, because really I was dragging by the end of it. Tried some speed intervals too for a min each, and then ran out of steam so walked, but walking after a good effort is more painful. So shuffled along painfully. The last 0.75 miles is a gradual downhill incline, so ran that and was pleased to see 3miles in 39 min.
So maybe, will be able to do 3miles in 36 min in another 4-6 months. Thats my goal. I know that puts me in the back of the pack for any race, but at this time I am not asking for more.

Saw 'Spirit of the Marathon' while on the elliptical today. Dont know how I did that marathon! now looking back it seems amazing. Maybe sometime in the future. The only thing holding me back is the time commitment. So will do the half marathons for now. Which reminds me I still have to register for the one in May.

The one pound lost seems to have settled in, so I can safely say I have lost 4 pounds since Nov 1st- @ 1.5pounds per month- I will take it! Better than being zero pounds or +4pounds since then!!