Well I'm back into the C25K program after taking 5 weeks off due to tendonitis (PTT). Going to take it slow and follow the program from day 1 and not push it. Last time I did this I started in December, skipped weeks 1 & 2 and was up to running 5K in 4 weeks. That's when the pain started but I kept running to be ready for a race back in mid-January. I ran the race and immediately stopped running. It took 2 weeks for most of the pain to go away while I iced it every day, then it was just pain when going down stairs. After 4 weeks there was no pain at all, unless I did something stupid like trying to do P90X Plyometrics (which I did - once). During my time off from running I started P90X, worked out on our elliptical, and bought a mountain bike to keep fit. My legs feel even stronger now. I'll continue P90X and biking while working in my 3 runs a week.

This week I have ran twice, just doing those short 60 second run intervals from week 1. The leg feels good and I am working on increasing my cadence (which also shortens my stride). I'm going to sign up for the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th - which is a 10k. I should have plenty of time to get ready and my 5k time from January will get me in the 4th starting wave. Can't imagine racing with 60,000 people but it should be interesting!

-Tim