No shoes...no run

Went to the store in Dover Mall to return the Nikes. The Asst.Manager tells me that the shoes have been worn. Worn as in worn? Or worn out? The former. Duh! I had to wear them on to try them out to figure out they don't work. I need to go back again after I scrubbed the soles of the little dirt. Lets see.
So here's the plan: 24 miles/week. (3 x 6miles) + (2 x 3miles). I carry that on till I can consistently run without the splints and the 6miles within 55min. And then I spike a mile every week. Sounds like a plan?
I am going to have to try to run in the mornings. Me not being a morning person...it sounds impossible...but atleast let me give it a try.