ARGH!

So, earlier this week, my legs felt great! I went for a brief run. Tried something a little different, and ran on my toes as opposed to the standard heel striking. It went well. No real pain in my shins.
I even found a quicker way over to a nice little walking village/shopping center near me. Followed it up with ice, foam roller, stretching and anti-inflammatories.

Went for a short leisurely walk along the same path the next day. Forgot to wear my powersteps. Felt a lot of discomfort the following day, though, at least it isnt right along my shinbone (tibia), but more in the muscles that are directly adjacent to it on the inside.

PT thursday, i told them about my little jog, and about the pain i felt, didnt seem too concerned. They are actually talking about bringing me down to one session a week. Which is good since at least they think im getting "better".

Off day yesterday, friday, except for stretching. Decided to go check out a greenway kind of near me today. Just walking, i could STILL feel pain in my legs. I was wearing my good shoes, with good powersteps. I wasn't walking on the paved part, but on the grass next to it.

after about a mile of walking, i made my first attempt at running. BAD IDEA. Four steps in, i was done, had to go back to walking. I wanted to cry. Not so much from the pain, i'm used to that. But out of pure frustration. I used to be a near elite athlete. i could play HOURS of basketball, and then go pitch for the city team. now, i can't walk without getting pain.
Anyway, later on, at about mile 3 of walking, i tried running again. It was not nearly as painful as the first attempt, but something still isn't right. I think i ran maybe 150 yds. And had to stop from the pain starting to flare. All i want to do is be able to play a game of basketball. Seriously.
Running is a means to that end, but ONLY if i can run. Its hard to run if i get pain from just walking.