Rupp had a great career and should be proud. He showed us that it’s possible to put the hard work in and compete with the East Africans. And he did. Job well done, Galen.
He's two good buildups away from another excellent marathon. You have to figure one good cycle to get in a decent marathon race, a second good (injury free) cycle to return to peak form. It is a big ask for Galen now, two completely healthy cycles. But not impossible. I'd like to see him do it.
That is the question, can Rupp sustain a decent build, let alone two? Am I a fan? Yup.
He's two good buildups away from another excellent marathon. You have to figure one good cycle to get in a decent marathon race, a second good (injury free) cycle to return to peak form. It is a big ask for Galen now, two completely healthy cycles. But not impossible. I'd like to see him do it.
That is the question, can Rupp sustain a decent build, let alone two? Am I a fan? Yup.
Ok that’s cool but what is a 2:06 pr worth in the era of 2:03-2:04 guys in every real (flat/fast/respectable) Marathon?
He's two good buildups away from another excellent marathon. You have to figure one good cycle to get in a decent marathon race, a second good (injury free) cycle to return to peak form. It is a big ask for Galen now, two completely healthy cycles. But not impossible. I'd like to see him do it.
That is the question, can Rupp sustain a decent build, let alone two? Am I a fan? Yup.
Ok that’s cool but what is a 2:06 pr worth in the era of 2:03-2:04 guys in every real (flat/fast/respectable) Marathon?
As an American? 2:06 is worth ALOT. Probably about $750K annually from Nike, plus bonuses and appearance fees. So, a 7 figure income.
Big Rupp fan. He’s the only US runner in my adult running fandom who’s been a credible threat to medal. I hope he has a few more solid races before he retires, but if not he’s already had a legendary career.
Big Rupp fan. He’s the only US runner in my adult running fandom who’s been a credible threat to medal. I hope he has a few more solid races before he retires, but if not he’s already had a legendary career.
Do you mean US men's marathon runner? Because there are a ton of US women marathoners that are currently credible medal threats in WMMs and global marathon championships.
Big Rupp fan. He’s the only US runner in my adult running fandom who’s been a credible threat to medal. I hope he has a few more solid races before he retires, but if not he’s already had a legendary career.
Do you mean US men's marathon runner? Because there are a ton of US women marathoners that are currently credible medal threats in WMMs and global marathon championships.
Murphy, Blazier, Centro, Lagat, Chelimo and Jager have won medals in 800, 1500, 5000 and steeple in recent years. I thought they were "runners."
I’ve had a similar back injury as Galen. Not sure if it’s the same disc but I think it is based on what he said of the symptoms. The pain (which is excruciating) goes away over time but the return to full function of the nerve in the leg takes a long long time to come back (over a year) with no guarantee that it’s ever 100% I was never more impressed with Galen’s effort than during his WC marathon in Eugene. He likely suffered a great deal during that race. is his career over? I’d never count him out. Between his talent and the support from Nike, he will have a shot. But it’s important to be aware of the significant challenges of achieving a full recovery from his back injury.
He dropped out today and I think his best days are behind him.
It's hard for me to even think of US distance runners without putting Rupp first but I wish I had appreciated him more.
Olympic silver and bronze and Chicago win are incredible career. Wish he had run NY in his prime.
It's likely we never see another American as successful as him.
His best days are probably behind him - he had a great career. But to say that we will never see another American as successful as him is nonsensical. Grant Fisher was mixing it up with the best of the East Africans on the track this year and ran some phenomenal times in the process. Rupp isn't even retired yet.
I’ve had a similar back injury as Galen. Not sure if it’s the same disc but I think it is based on what he said of the symptoms. The pain (which is excruciating) goes away over time but the return to full function of the nerve in the leg takes a long long time to come back (over a year) with no guarantee that it’s ever 100% I was never more impressed with Galen’s effort than during his WC marathon in Eugene. He likely suffered a great deal during that race. is his career over? I’d never count him out. Between his talent and the support from Nike, he will have a shot. But it’s important to be aware of the significant challenges of achieving a full recovery from his back injury.
So what is your status? When the disc herniates and leaks gel-like material, can that eventually heal without medical intervention, or does it continue to ‘press-out’ over time.
He's the pro that really made me start following the sport and learning about its history. His career has stretched almost 20 years, and he worked obscenely hard to get to where he is. I think he can still get a few more good races in, and I'll be rooting for him to win the 2024 Trials.
