AP5000 wrote:
Rupp wasn't even remotely a factor in that race. Stop kidding yourself. And he doesn't have the standard so it wouldn't matter anyways.
it was obviously a tune up. he did look smooth and better than in the previous 10k he entered. no reason to close faster than he did (if he even could given marathon training)
Rupp looked fine, just was never in contention to win or place. I just think he wanted to race and check his speed for the marathon.
Happy for the 3 that qualified, but they have <1% chance of a medal. Still, an amazing accomplishment just to head to the Olympics.
avnlkkn wrote:
Okay Rupp didn't get top 3, but compared to his Portland Track Festival showing, this is definitely a promising sign for his outside shot at another Olympic medal. I was impressed at least. No disrespect to Woody and Grant, but these guys don't have a shot at medalling in the 10k. Rupp does in the marathon.
Nice to see him congratulating and shaking hands with Grant and Woody after the race. He's a great guy and seems to be having fun with the sport now.
Honestly looked like he ran with that lead pack just to have a front row seat to the young guys' race. Looked so calm mid-race and genuinely thrilled for them at the end. I'm a fan of post-salazar Rupp.
STOP WITH THE "GOAT" when a guy wins one big race...He is the BOAR (Best On A Race).
Why was he wearing those arm warmers?
djtikitim wrote:
Why was he wearing those arm warmers?
If he got them damp before the race, evaporative cooling to cool him down? Works well when humidity is low. I used to run in Las Vegas heat in the summer by wearing a tee-shirt normally and another one on my head (tied around my head by the sleeves) with both soaked in water. Would last abut 2-3 miles then would have to get them wet again. I could and did run in some extreme heat doing that and it works.
Another Burrito Truck Club late bloomer. "Shelbo totes clean and so am I just you believe me, cabroncitos!!!" (paraphrase), certainly inspires confidence that the guy is not completely on the juice.
2 THE GILLS!!!
ruppster wrote:
27:25 is what I estimate he could have run.
Rupp looked like he could keep going for another 10k.
Despite everything, it was good to see Rupp congratulate Woody and Grant. He seems like a totally different person now that he's away from Salazaar.
lke_4:25 wrote:
hobbyjogger18 wrote:
If the pace was picked up a lot earlier in the race Fisher would have taken the W. He is an absolute tank on the track and a true grinder.
Rupp looked amazing the rest of the field was lucky the race didn’t stick to Olympic qualifying time or he would have been up there
rupp looked good, you could see kincaid was probably going to be 1 or 2 in the last mile or so, he was clearly on his game and stuck out to the eye.
Rupp however, to win, he should have been at the front from half way on, and throw in some pace to kill the others kick.
looks like rupps training is going OK for the marathon.
Dr. Bannister wrote:
Despite everything, it was good to see Rupp congratulate Woody and Grant. He seems like a totally different person now that he's away from Salazaar.
"Hey guys, looks like both our groups have forever tainted reputations now! Nice race, let's go get some chimichangas to celebrate later."
Under ALSal, in interviews he was like a stray dog that got kicked on the reg. Now he is, relatively speaking, and extroverted chatterbox. I swear I have heard him with some of Smith's unique pronunciations too.
His post-race interview was odd. Not a warm and fuzzy guy. I don't know if he's juiced, but don't feel a real sense that I need to root for him. And, no American will podium in the 10K or 5K.
Yus. His interview was like hay I ran a race what do you want from me? I would have figured he would a lot happier.
Great race by Woody. I was not expecting that at all!!!
Surprised nobody has mentioned it but I am also impressed with Robert Brandt. Dude basically controlled most of the race and it was his first Olympic trials. Excited to see what he can do as he progresses
Roflcopter wrote:
Burrito Track Club with two.
Does Klecker wear On shoes just around the track, but not on it? Do you think he trains in them even? I've heard they look good, but aren't a running shoe too many actual runners like to train in.
He trains in Cloudflyers
The entire BTC uniform looks hideous. I can’t believe someone approved that. Probably the same intern who approved the Team Kenya Olympic uniforms:
https://nairobinews.nation.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tema-Kenya-Kit.jpg
So you’d waste time running 4-6 miles in extreme heat so long as your wet t-shirts held out when you could just as easily have done actual training after dusk or around dawn?
People use the term GOAT way too liberally. At this point GOAT has no meaning because of people like you throwing it at any Tom, Dick, or Harry who wins one race.
