Bowerman Track Club's Chris Derrick announced on Twitter today he has decided to not enter the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials this February.

After dealing with a setback and missing some training in an already short build up, Jerry and I have decided to not pursue the OT marathon.

— Chris Derrick (@CDerrickRun) January 22, 2016

Im very excited about my future in the marathon, but right now it makes the most sense to focus on the upcoming track season.

— Chris Derrick (@CDerrickRun) January 22, 2016

Derrick considered making his marathon debut after qualifying for the trials at the Jacksonville half marathon running 1:03:41 on January 3rd.