It's great to read this thread and see what everyone is doing.

Awhile ago, I think I posted that I badly injured my left ankle tendons in June, so I was sidelined from anything weight bearing for about a month. I was happy to be able to walk the dogs, go on long hikes again. Didn't think I would run again.

Just about every year, my DH and I have participated in Arlington County FD/PD's Memorial 9/11 5K (they were first responders at the Pentagon). It's an emotional event for us. Some years, I walked it, some I ran it. This year I intended to walk it. Once past the start, I started running, slowly and gently. No ankle pain. Ended up being able to push it pretty hard the last half of the race and finished w/a better time than my DH. I really wanted to pass the woman wrapped in the "Don't Tread on Me" (Tea Party) flag and wouldn't you know, I left her in the dust! haha!!

I'm back to running, just twice a week. I have to be really careful about not running on severely canted surfaces and be very diligent in doing my ankle PT strength/stretch routine (anyone's interested, check out bodyworksmd.com -- Dr. Klion's ankle DVD really did wonders in my recovery---my podiatrist didn't prescribe PT).

It's so great to be back to it. I might eventually increase to three times a week, and I'm working on using Chi running (re-reading the book, ordered the updated DVD and am considering taking a one-day clinic).

Swimming and biking are my primary activities, but it's really nice to have the option to run. Don't know if I'll ever get back to running 1/2 marathons (my old favorite distance, back in the day), but for now, I'm content to get in two 3 milers a week, injury-free.