My best advice? Don't run on concrete, when you run your footsteps should be damn near silent, stretch before and after, and hydrate.
Shin splints. Stop running on concrete.
Yea that's true. I have 2 pairs of running shoes to alternate with and one pair for the gym.
Which I also recommend. If you buy a shoe to run in, only use it for running.
Ehh, in my opinion this will turn into the eventual waste of $200-300. The only reason a running store offers this service is to con you into buying overpriced shoes. You dont need $150+ shoes to run in an effective and safe manner. Go to the a normal shoe store and try on a few pair of different shoes. Pick the most lightest, most comfortable ones that seem to work and go for a few runs. If they work well, you've identified the type of shoe that works for you. If they dont, some stores have a return/exchange policy that will let you switch out shoes.
Im your size 5'10 220lbs (Im in a rest phase and have ballooned in weight - but will be ramping up distance to train for a marathon in October) and have run 1 marathon, numerous 1/2 marathons, a bunch of 15Ks, 10 milers, and countless 5ks. normally, I put in 100-125 miles a month and even more if Im training. Occasional pains are part of the price you pay for putting in decent distance. But good rest and sleep, heavy hydration, good intake of nutrients and knowing when to take a break for a few days goes a long way in preventing longterm injury. Knock on wood, so far all my major compnonents are in one piece.
Get a pair of running shoes. I would recommend NB Minimus. Sounds like you have shin splints, and they can potentially be very painful.
Stretch your calves before and after a run. Get in pushup position, cross your legs behind you (for each calf), and A-frame until you get a good stretch in both calves. Helps tremendously for the shin splints.