Mark my words, Galen Rupp DNS at ZURICH DL

RCS, dude, what got you going today? It may be true that Rupp can't sustain 62.0 for a full 5000m, but he's demonstrated that he can maintain 64.x for a full 10000m and he's the reigning Olympic silver medalist in the event so there's no reason for him to "go the marathon already."

I can understand being annoyed with Mo for ducking competition, but I really don't understand why you're pissed at Rupp for giving the 5000m his best shot.

Rupp is an old boy of 28. The time to move up to the marathon is NOW... More time at home to help the wife raise their progeny: Old Man Al Sal's future NOP additions, with Rupp as sub-coach.

26:44 Bro. Where were you then?

The real question is how long ago did your schtick become tired and lame?

Answer: Right after you started posting on lrc

mark my words...Rupp 1st or 2nd place in Zurich DL

Time: 12:46!!!

Knowlegder of results wrote:

mark my words...Rupp 1st or 2nd place in Zurich DL

Time: 12:46!!!

I gotta say, that would be hilarious. It'd be pretty surprising considering what he's done recently though. I think he dips under 13: 12:56.

I'm willing to metaphorically bet 5 dollars he's on the starting line.

Please name one time when Rupp DNS this year.

rupp-certified saladbar wrote:

All the signs are there:

- Knowledge that he can't win.

- Stagnant 5000 times for years, not getting better this season.

- Quitter mentality.

Does anyone want to set odds on this near-certain DNS?

If someone asked you to predict DNS or not for this race, and if you are wrong you will be killed, would you honestly predict he starts? I wouldn't.

IF he actually starts, we will have more results to show his ceiling is firmly slower than 62.0 seconds per lap for 5000. Atrocious for a supposedly true elite distance runner. Go to the marathon already!

Rupp has a very good record of showing up to races and nobody is perfect, a DNS will happened from time-to-time.

Rupp has got a mental block on the 5k. He clearly has the ability to run sub 13. I think Salazar comes down on him too hard about it and gets him all tied up at races.

Rupp has gold medal potential at 10k, especially with Mo having all sorts of troubles. 2016 will be his best shot at gold. No reason to give that up for uncharted waters in the marathon.

rupp-certified saladbar wrote:

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If someone asked you to predict DNS or not for this race, and if you are wrong you will be killed, would you honestly predict he starts? I wouldn't.

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Can we please, PLEASE make this happen?

Rupp has plenty of motivation to run Zurich.

He has a shot of being ranked in the top 3 in the world for the 5000 on the year.

He will already be ranked #1 in the world in the 10,000.

He has the 7th fastest time in the world in the 5000 but has finished not lower than 4th in any of these big races.

He has beaten each of the top 4 on the world 5000 list for 2014.

He beat Edris in Paris

He beat Longosiwa in Paris and Oslo

He beat Ndiku in Paris

He beat Soi in Oslo and Stockholm

So, with your life on the line you say he doesn't start, huh?

the odds are against him for being 13. I'll say 1303. , but I'd love to see him pr

Another thread from an idiot

Horst Girth wrote:

Another thread from an idiot

RCS isn't an idiot, but he REALLY doesn't like Rupp or Salazar, and that dislike distorts his view.

There is no way he PRs. Look at Stockholm. He is just not in optimal shape right now. He is going to run somewhere in the 13-13:10 range...again.

bump. RCS is wrong as usual.

Star wrote:

Rupp has plenty of motivation to run Zurich.

He has a shot of being ranked in the top 3 in the world for the 5000 on the year.

He will already be ranked #1 in the world in the 10,000.

He has the 7th fastest time in the world in the 5000 but has finished not lower than 4th in any of these big races.

He has beaten each of the top 4 on the world 5000 list for 2014.

He beat Edris in Paris

He beat Longosiwa in Paris and Oslo

He beat Ndiku in Paris

He beat Soi in Oslo and Stockholm

So, with your life on the line you say he doesn't start, huh?

Another solid result for Rupp today. Good day for True as well. Even without Lagat, the US looks like the #3 country in the world in the men's 5000m and competitive with - if still behind - the top 2.

dkny64 wrote:

Star wrote:

Rupp has plenty of motivation to run Zurich.

He has a shot of being ranked in the top 3 in the world for the 5000 on the year.

He will already be ranked #1 in the world in the 10,000.

He has the 7th fastest time in the world in the 5000 but has finished not lower than 4th in any of these big races.

He has beaten each of the top 4 on the world 5000 list for 2014.

He beat Edris in Paris

He beat Longosiwa in Paris and Oslo

He beat Ndiku in Paris

He beat Soi in Oslo and Stockholm

So, with your life on the line you say he doesn't start, huh?

Another solid result for Rupp today. Good day for True as well. Even without Lagat, the US looks like the #3 country in the world in the men's 5000m and competitive with - if still behind - the top 2.

Would some of you people quit getting hung up on time. There were a ton of sub 13 people in this race. The early paced showed that it wasn't going to happen today, but a great finish and a great result for Rupp behind 2 great runners who he both beat earlier this year in Rome.

Hey OP, you were wrong!

It will be interesting to see where Rupp ranks on the year.

Another top 4 finish.