Rolek wins in comeback effort

Got this photo courtesy of D.J. Paulson's dad, of our boy Mike Rolek stylin' his way to the finish line in a race I'm guessing was called the "Seaford Hot Chocolate 5K Run."

A nice return to the fold for Rolek, who has been sidelined with a debilitating back/hip/nerve thing for the better part of three months. It was a bummer, because Mike was in great shape in late summer and ready to rip up the fall racing scene. But alas, these things happen.

As with his return from the previous serious injury, here's hoping he learns some lessons from it and returns stronger and faster than ever. You'll recall that after the summer of his discontent in 2007, Rolek went on to have one of the great senior years of running in my time coaching during 2007-2008.

There's still plenty of fast running in that Jersey kid's legs. Slow and steady on the recovery trail.

Thanks for D.J. and D.S. for the photos.