Running is important, but listening to the body is crucial.
Unfortunately, there is no set recipe for returning to running after an injury. Each injury will determine the varying length of time required to heal.
The following plan is something I have looked to create as a flexible template for guiding the return to run. It starts with a progressive loading plan, which should be completed prior to undertaking the return-to-run plan. It involves gradually increasing the load through the lower limb to bridge the gap between injury and starting to run.
It is important to remember that simply returning to run is not the main goal for the majority. It is important to recognize that returning to run is not the end goal but merely the start.
The best analogy would be that passing your driving test is only the beginning of your learning to drive.