This was a short season with a couple accomplishments.  I won my 2nd USA 10,000 m title in Des Moines.  I also broke 15 minutes in the 5,000 meters with a 14:56 at the PRE meet.  However, I had to end my season before I was able to go to Europe.  My Achilles had been nagging me since early June.  We worked through it for Nationals and Pre.  It won out and we cancelled the rest of my season and year.  I decided to have surgery on it to speed the healing.  It was a minor clean up of the sheath.  I was due some time off so we used it for surgery.

I am now going to take some time getting back into shape while my Achilles heals.  I plan to run indoor track this winter.  I look forward to being healthy and working on my speed and racing instincts next year.  The pups are looking forward to the day my Achilles is healed enough so I can walk them around the park.  It is almost ready for that.