- after his track break , he has been feeling great , long runs have been easy , tempo runs easy as well.
- his strength is there , he has had a good two years of getting to the next level and showed work class ability consistently.
- if the race does not break open and ends up coming down to a track race over the last two miles , Rupp has a clear edge.
- coach knows if he is ready or not , word is Al thinks he ready for something special.
- If Rupp drops out of the marathon trials or runs a respectable time and not make the team it will not change his market value one bit. He is seen as the american that can can do something big by race directors , like win. Nothing agains Meb , but he is just that much older , Hall has showed and played his best cards at the majors , Ritz not sure his body will let him be the guy.
Rupps value wether we like it or not will be in the marathon , a medal and even the record is known only within the community of track fans.
Wish him luck !