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Larry, where have you been?
My workout year round is weights, weights, and aerobics.
For years I would either run or cycle for the preseason workout and still got sore early in the season.
By building my lower body using weights and a vigorous upper body workout combined with step aerobics and cycling last season was a breeze.
If you are using weights go for building additional muscle especially in the legs -- squats, leg extensions, leg curls, adduction and abduction. The building arms -- biceps and triceps -- chest and back gives strength for running. But don't forget the midsection. We do a lot of turning and reaching, therefore, you need strong muscle in the pelvic region.
Step aerobics are an excellent cardio workout and depending on the class can be a workout for the eyes watching the ladies.
Last I use cycling versus running to keep pressure off the shins.
BTW. For those who suffer from shin splints. Take the calf muscle and loosen it by taking your thumbs and pressing down the middle of the muscle from top to bottom. The reason for the splints is the tight calf muscle pulls the muscle from the front causing the excruciating soreness.
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