Sam is on the start list for the Houston 1/2 in a couple of weeks. His somewhat cryptic Instagram posts over the past couple of weeks showed him training in South Carolina make a lot more sense now.
What is he capable of doing after all of that time off? I would assume he wouldn't be trying this if he wasn't in shape to qualify for the Trials. It seems like he's a crazy long-shot to make the team, but I can't fault him for giving it a go.