Philipp Lahm begins running 3 months after ankle injury

Philipp Lahm took a positive step in his recovery from a fractured ankle.

The Bayern Munich captain began running Monday for the first time since suffering the injury during a training session in November, the team announced.

Lahm ran laps at the team's training ground for a half hour before resuming his rehabilitation program.

Although the initial prognosis suggested he might be back in February, it remains unclear when the defender will return to action.