Coming Back

   Today I am gaining real encouragement in regards to my running. I have had Achilles tendinitis for a year and I must say my heel area feels better than ever. I ran a mid-day, hot weather run today and I experienced virtually no pain, or burning! It has taken quite a while for the heal to recover. I have lowered mileage, at times practically to nil, and have very slowly, gradually, and carefully increased. I made it to what I called base camp; 16 miles a week for four weeks. Then I began increasing again last week moving to base camp II which will be 20 miles a week. This is with hills and track work-outs. So far so good.
  I have a race slated for August 14th. A 5K, I am looking forward to being able to race again even if it is short. 40:35 today. That's a total of 1:23:11 this week. Three more runs this week!  If I can get to Base camp II, maintain my hills and speed sessions, I ought to be able to run a respectable race this September 11th. It feels good to feel good! Peace!!