Unless you've trained at 100+ mpw you'll never know how hard it is. So to all you doubters out there.....STOP commenting on this message board. Next, unless you've trained at 100+ mpw which included hard workouts (intervals, tempo runs, etc...) STOP commenting on this message board. First of all, Galen isn't running a 140 per week on the road/grass/trail. He's most likely running between 100-120 mpw and the equivalent of 20-40 mpw with the AlterG and underwater treadmill. Yes, there is a point where the body can no longer adapt to excessive mileage without getting injured and or depleting itself to exhaustion. This varies with everyone. You simply can't adequately replenish and recover enough to consistently train over a prolonged period of time (legally). That being said, the mental toughness to train day in and day out is the true X factor. To train on days when you're completely mentally and physically burnt out is the difference between a world class runner and BBQ 5k/10k jogger.
Galen is the REAL DEAL and has committed himself to being the best he can be. We should all step back and appreciate his amazing body of work through high school, college, and professional.
As a retired world class runner (X-country, Track, and Road) who competed at the highest level (High School, College, and Professional) and didn't go to Oregon or lives in Oregon or even knows Galen I truly admire his accomplishments and am proud to have participated in the same sport.
If Galen is healthy and the weather conditions in Boston are ideal he will DESTROY Ryan Hall's time of 2:04.58 If given the same conditions that Ryan competed in Galen will run close to 2:03.
LOCK IT IN....PUT IT IN THE BANK....DONE DEAL!!!