That didn't take long...

Haile unretires! Not surprised, he was talking from his heart after a tough race, and I'm glad he reconsidered. The running world is better with him competing, and he is one of the greatest ambassadors ever for the sport. Also, here is an interview with Ryan Hall that was interesting.

Weekend running went pretty well. Friday, got out of work and headed to Crystal's for us to do drills. Picked up the new Brooks Adrenaline 11's from Big River Running, and was pretty excited to try them out. Will write a shoe review later after I get a week or so with them. Ran 4.5 up with a detour around Crystal's parent's neighborhood. Found a nice 1-1.2 mile slightly hilly loop that may serve as a good area for tempo runs. Wide roads, safer than the streets, so we may do work in the future there. Got up to the track, did form drills and ran back. Felt pretty smooth, got faster coming back, not a terrible surprise. Inhaler helped a ton, breathing wasn't an issue at all. Total mileage: 7 miles - averaged low 8's.

Saturday, did long run with Mike and Crystal. Did our typical out and back on the trails. Kind of mentally circled this run - thought if I could get through this run without any issues that I would declare myself on the verge of recovery. Nice weather - slightly chilly starting out, but felt fine later on the run. Didn't really push the pace, and we all enjoyed a nice run. Last mile coming back, kind of let loose and picked it up. Hit 5:45 pace coming in, and just felt smooth. No issues whatsoever, pretty much on the road to recovery. Total mileage: 12 miles - don't have splits handy, but hit 8:11 average I think.

Sunday, crapped out early, got in an easy 8 around town. Legs were pretty tired, but made it through it ok. Late Saturday night and a few cocktails during the day didn't make it easier. No watch, no idea of the splits. 44 miles this week, I think my highest since early summer.

Philly 1/2 is this Sunday, and headed to D.C. to see my D.C. friends and head to the race with Shane and Marc. Also signed up for the Dallas Mayor's Cup 5K on 12/4, which should make for a great speed workout and most likely my last race of 2010. Targetting 45-50 miles this week, would be very pleased to hit that total.