the race (before it was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy) in September. In 2013, Hall signed up for the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon, but withdrew from both due to injuries. 2014 In April 2014, Hall finished 20th in a time of 2:17:50 at the 2014 Boston Marathon, his first marathon finish since the 2012 Olympic trials. In September 2014, Hall announced that he was being coached by Jack Daniels. Hall announced that he will be running the Utah Valley Marathon in June 2015 but did not record a finish. In 2014, Hall signed up for the 2014 Utah Valley Marathon and the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon, but withdrew from both due to fatigue. 2015 On March 15, 2015, at the Los Angeles Marathon, Hall took the lead at the start running the first mile in 4:42 at near world-record pace but dropped out at the halfway point after losing touch with the lead pack at the fifth mile. His wife Sara was competing in her first marathon in the same race. 2016 In January 2016, Hall announced his retirement from racing, citing the harmful effects it has had on his body. He took up weightlifting, and increased his bodyweight from 58 kg to 75 kg. 2017 In January 2017, Hall somewhat came out of retirement to run the 3rd Annual World Marathon Challenge. Spurred on and inspired by his friend Matthew Barnett (who also completed the race), Hall left his shoes, literally, at the final finish line in Sydney – a symbolic act to signify the end of his running career. Personal bests (+) En route in race at longer distance (*) Wind-aided and point-to-point course All information except for 10 Miles taken from IAAF profile. Achievement chronology 2000 - 3rd place at Foot Locker National High School Cross Country Championships 2003 - 2nd-place at NCAA Cross-Country Championships 2005 - NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship 5000m 2005 - 3rd-place at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 5000m 2006 - 1st place at the USA Cross Country Championships (12K) 2006 - U.S. Half Marathon Champion 2006 - 1st place, Great Cow Harbor 10K (Northport, NY); course-record time of 28:22 shattered previous mark of 28:44 set by Jeff Jacobs in 1991 2006 - U.S. 20K Record Holder (57:54). Inaugural IAAF World Road Running Championships in Debrecen, Hungary. 2007 - U.S. Half