Ryan Hall is the greatest U.S. distance runner of all time. I don't think it's even an argument. Still the AR holder for the half marathon and posted the fastest U.S. marathon of all time. Only one to ever go under 2:05. The fact that it was at Boston makes it even more impressive.
Creek Path Hero wrote:
Drainthefecesswamp wrote:
He has an american record and a pair of Olympic medals.
It is reasonable for somebody to suggest on those credentials he is the GOAT. Afterall, it could be argued that the current american record holder in a given event is the GOAT American for that specific event.
Virgin was better. Ditto Shorter.
Only in NOPland does a marathon bronze medal count more than a gold.
I thought he would not run, but I am surprised we haven't heard any news yet. Maybe he'll just show up and get 7th and not do any pressers.
FFF wrote:
I don't think Rupp will run 2:07 or faster ever again. At best Chicago will go high-2:06 this year, and if Rupp even runs/finishes, he's more 2:10/11 or so.
Rupp is not going to run well (
FFF wrote:
runningsven wrote:
Why wouldn't he start? He will run 2:07 or better and thank Alberto in his post-race comments.
I don't think Rupp will run 2:07 or faster ever again. At best Chicago will go high-2:06 this year, and if Rupp even runs/finishes, he's more 2:10/11 or so.
High 2.06? Have you seen the list?
Aussiestatman wrote:
FFF wrote:
I don't think Rupp will run 2:07 or faster ever again. At best Chicago will go high-2:06 this year, and if Rupp even runs/finishes, he's more 2:10/11 or so.
High 2.06? Have you seen the list?
I think there will be three under 2.06
Amateur Runner wrote:
Even if rupp is in the best shape of his life, he will try not to win chicago otherwise media will kill him after the race. He should just come and finish in top 5 to get some money
Rupp is a Nike athlete running in a Nike sponsored event. He'll get paid handsomely even if he doesn't toe the line.
£££££ wrote:
Let me ask my magic eight ball. . . . . it says, "my sources say no".
I will end up being right as I said BOTH Ritz and Rupp won't run. Wait for it, I've got inside info like it's nobody's business.
Sifan Hassan ran just fine. As did KK and Brazier. Rupp will mix it up FTW. Top 3 but no AR. Will get another silver in the marathon in 2020 then hang em up. Will defer all questions in interviews with his faith in Alberto/Nike and the appeal process.
Shame our only American born and raised “hope” is so damn tainted with controversy. It sucks we don’t even have a Callum Hawkins type guy to root for. Zero hope on the international stage beyond Rupp. Gotta hop on the Mo Ahmed bandwagon and hope Schumacher can coach a male marathoner to success for once in his life.
He’ll show up on race morning unshaven and drunk, wearing tiny cutoff jean-shorts, just long enough to drag his bare toe across the start-line, leaving it ragged and bloody. He’ll come to a stop, kneeling, at Farah’s feet, clutching at Mo’s running shorts and crying. “Face it Galen,” Mo says, “It’s over,” and Rupp goes home devastated.
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thisguy wrote:
Sifan Hassan ran just fine. As did KK and Brazier. Rupp will mix it up FTW. Top 3 but no AR. Will get another silver in the marathon in 2020 then hang em up. Will defer all questions in interviews with his faith in Alberto/Nike and the appeal process.
Shame our only American born and raised “hope” is so damn tainted with controversy. It sucks we don’t even have a Callum Hawkins type guy to root for. Zero hope on the international stage beyond Rupp. Gotta hop on the Mo Ahmed bandwagon and hope Schumacher can coach a male marathoner to success for once in his life.
Not top three, have you seen the competition? Between 4th and 6th
AP5000 wrote:
Ryan Hall is the greatest U.S. distance runner of all time. I don't think it's even an argument. Still the AR holder for the half marathon and posted the fastest U.S. marathon of all time. Only one to ever go under 2:05. The fact that it was at Boston makes it even more impressive.
Rupp is the best all time , it is the events that he won. Not time trials .
He is the 212th fastest marathoner of all time. Not even close dude. He may be the greatest 5 to 10k guy, but he is certainly not the great long distance U.S. runner if he can crack the top 2 in the marathon.
With the psychological attachment he has with Al Sal, I will be surprised if he starts. If he does start, he will run on pure anger and hate, which can lead to only two possible outcomes: He shines or implodes.
AP5000 wrote:
Ryan Hall is the greatest U.S. distance runner of all time. I don't think it's even an argument. Still the AR holder for the half marathon and posted the fastest U.S. marathon of all time. Only one to ever go under 2:05. The fact that it was at Boston makes it even more impressive.
Stop hitting the pipe bro.
There is Frank Shorter, Galen Rupp and Bill Rodgers ahead of him. (not in order of greatness)
* can't crack
doctorj wrote:
AP5000 wrote:
Ryan Hall is the greatest U.S. distance runner of all time. I don't think it's even an argument. Still the AR holder for the half marathon and posted the fastest U.S. marathon of all time. Only one to ever go under 2:05. The fact that it was at Boston makes it even more impressive.
Stop hitting the pipe bro.
There is Frank Shorter, Galen Rupp and Bill Rodgers ahead of him. (not in order of greatness)
^This.
I don't get your point. If they all ran head to head, Hall would win easily. I believe it's you who need to get off the pipe, bro.
AP5000 wrote:
He is the 212th fastest marathoner of all time. Not even close dude. He may be the greatest 5 to 10k guy, but he is certainly not the great long distance U.S. runner if he can crack the top 2 in the marathon.
He is the 105th best Performer, he has the 212th fastest performance.
Performer means 1 time, performance means some of the people ahead of him did it multiple times.
I know this. It furthers my point. He is relevant in the U.S and only the U.S., and he isn't as fast in the half marathon or marathon as Ryan Hall was. Not really a point of debate.