Galen Rupp 2nd in Birmingham 5000m

joecrunner wrote:

What a run!

yep - he outkicked merga who is pretty quick ... a nice performance from rupp.

but mo looks like he can't be beat in a tatical race ...

Out kicked Merga for 2nd, he is really coming along this season and I'm looking forward to seeing him break 13 in Monaco

Skeptical Racer wrote:

Out kicked Merga for 2nd, he is really coming along this season and I'm looking forward to seeing him break 13 in Monaco

Huge confidence booster, and I'm sure training with Mo who is shaping up as a medal favorite for Daegu is not hurting either.

I agree, he closed in what?, 54? No doubt he'll crush 13. He may not have won, but I think all the Rupp haters need to finally shut up.

Rank Athlete Nation Result Diamond Points Diamond Ranking

1 FARAH Mohammed GBR 13:06.14 4 3

2 RUPP Galen USA 13:06.86 PB 2 6

3 MERGA Imane ETH 13:07.63 7 1

4 ALAMIREW Yenew ETH 13:08.78 4 3

5 ESPANA Jesús ESP 13:10.19 PB

6 MOTTRAM Craig AUS 13:11.51 SB

7 KUMA Abera ETH 13:12.36

8 BIRMINGHAM Collis AUS 13:15.70 SB

9 CRAGG Alistair Ian IRL 13:16.80

10 GALA Mumin DJI 13:17.77 NR

11 MOEN Sondre Nordstad NOR 13:30.22 PB

12 BURAAS Sindre NOR 13:37.71

13 VERNON Andy GBR 13:41.02

BLINCOE Adrian NZL DNF

CURTIS Bobby

Closing in 54 and running 13:06 is not the same a "crushing" 13. Get a grip on yourself. Clowns like you put too much pressure on someone like Rupp. He may never break 13, and he may never win a "real" race. So what!

What happened to ALAMIREW? Thought he was successor to Bekele.

SOL > rupp. STILL

Not so fast... wrote:

Closing in 54 and running 13:06 is not the same a "crushing" 13. Get a grip on yourself. Clowns like you put too much pressure on someone like Rupp. He may never break 13, and he may never win a "real" race. So what!

he was referring to mo?

Are you for real... the guy went through 3k in 8.02, and finished in 13.06. He will run comfortably under 13 mins. I doubt he is concerned about the time though, out-kicking Merga and Alamirew (7.27 - 3k), indicates he is in shape for a medal at Worlds

Rupp really does seem to have matured--in several ways. He is, at this time much faster than Solinsky.

Yes, because I am sure he cares about what anyone on here has to say, not to mention congratulating him on a great run is more supportive than pressuring. He can run 12:54, he's got it in him. He was smiling at the end, no strain whatsoever, while Merga looked like he was shot.

Windy Runners wrote:

Rupp really does seem to have matured--in several ways. He is, at this time much faster than Solinsky.

two words. underwater treadmill.

joecrunner wrote:

I agree, he closed in what?, 54? No doubt he'll crush 13. He may not have won, but I think all the Rupp haters need to finally shut up.

I don't understand why I have to root for Galen Rupp.

I've never said he's not a great runner. He's just not one of the guys I like to root for.

A big question is what has happened to the Ethiopians? This is a subpar year for them for sure.

I'm not saying you need to, I'm referring to people who either bash him and/or are never satisfied with any of his efforts. You don't have to be a fan, but give credit where credit is due. He ran spectacularly.

Windy Runners wrote:

Rupp really does seem to have matured--in several ways. He is, at this time much faster than Solinsky.

Did you watch the 5000m at USAs? Lagat and Solinsky left Rupp in their wake.

solinsky fan wrote:

joecrunner wrote:

I agree, he closed in what?, 54? No doubt he'll crush 13. He may not have won, but I think all the Rupp haters need to finally shut up.

I don't understand why I have to root for Galen Rupp.

I've never said he's not a great runner. He's just not one of the guys I like to root for.

A big question is what has happened to the Ethiopians? This is a subpar year for them for sure.

Is there a new test out that the ethiopian coaches are aware of?

13:06 -

wow that sucks

solinsky fan wrote:

Windy Runners wrote:

Rupp really does seem to have matured--in several ways. He is, at this time much faster than Solinsky.

Did you watch the 5000m at USAs? Lagat and Solinsky left Rupp in their wake.

is there any reason rupp may have been running on a bit less fresh legs than them that day? i'm not saying he would have beat them in an apples to apples race, but closing a 10K in 1:52 prior to the 5000 is not going to have you coming in fresh.