Rupp NYC Half this weekend = prediction thread

He ran 1:00:22 at this race while just out of college, like 2009/2010 timeframe. Hopefully he runs faster than that. Hard to think after all that has happened in the last 14 years or so, that he isn't even "that fast" any more.

It’s a verrrrrrrry different course now. Much slower - I miss the old one.

Galen will run 1:02:29. This will be an excellent race for him and he will be thrilled.

1:04:52

Sounds about right. He's a smart guy who's slowly building back up, doesn't have the speed he used to have. In his peak form--350 indoor mile, Olympic silver he could have gone sub 58 minutes, for real.

Another finish with an asterisk.

You've always struck me as a sensible poster, but I don't understand the above. Galen was recruited by Salazar as a teenager. By the time he ran that half marathon in 2011 he was a seasoned pro. He's now 36 and coming off multiple serious injuries. It would be far from expected for him to match his 2011 level at this point.

1:12:05

Him and Shelbo run tandem in one of those head-to-ass cow halloween costumes.

Agree with this.

1:01:24. Top 10

Galen doesn’t care about times. Top 5 would be a good result for him here.

DNF

1:28:55 which would be an excellent time.

I hope for the best, but expectations are low. If finishes under 63 that will be a respectable return. If he's slower than the women's WR, meh.

I think under 63:00 could get top-5 tomorrow. Tough conditions. It shouldn't be a fast day. I'll go 62:53 for 5th.

He hasn't announced a spring marathon has he?

Can't find if there will be any TV coverage?

Only locally (NYC area) but there will be live streams.

1:01:13, maybe 6th place

RUPP'S BACK, BABY!!!!!