I think this shows that rupp is an even bigger threat at the trials than we thought
I think this shows that rupp is an even bigger threat at the trials than we thought
Still got beat by one of the Mo's. Can't remember which one though.
Yes, he was also wearing a Shredder mask. I think one of the Ninja turtles are going to show up and kick his butt.
If Rupp seriously runs it and hangs with Hall he is clearly capable of out-kicking Hall -- or anyone else for that matter. It's a no contest if Rupp runs it. Hall's best change of beating Rupp would be to take it out real hard, like Boston 2011 hard. Otherwise, Rupp will be there and he will win. Period.
Not to mention that Rupp ran that race long before his 26:48 10,000m. Obviously, he's in some serious shape right now. I dont' think any American can hang with him -- IF he does run it.
Bradyfanforlife wrote:
Not to mention that Rupp ran that race long before his 26:48 10,000m. Obviously, he's in some serious shape right now. I dont' think any American can hang with him -- IF he does run it.
Bingo. And Rupp has shown continual improvement from HS on.
Are all of you people out of your friggin minds? Or is this a coordinated troll conspiracy?
Rupp is very good. He may do very well.
Hall is far and away the best American marathoner of all time.
And it is unanimous that Rupp is the overwhelming favorite? Hall really doesn't stand a chance?
Perhaps it is not Rupp's capabilities that are being forgotten so easily.
Well, anyway, troll away lads.
Amazing!
Hall is not the best American marathoner of all time. I seem to recall another American who actually has a major marathon win (New York) and won an Olympic silver medal (Athens).
No contest.
forgetful wrote:
I think this shows that rupp is an even bigger threat at the trials than we thought
Galen being clumsy and causing a fall because of wearing a stupid mask makes you think he is more of a threat? The only threat I see is him causing another fall and several runners going down and getting hurt.
Not so forgetful wrote:
Are all of you people out of your friggin minds? Or is this a coordinated troll conspiracy?
Rupp is very good. He may do very well.
Hall is far and away the best American marathoner of all time.
And it is unanimous that Rupp is the overwhelming favorite? Hall really doesn't stand a chance?
Perhaps it is not Rupp's capabilities that are being forgotten so easily.
Well, anyway, troll away lads.
Hall sucks, get over it. He'll never win a big one; he just doesn't have the speed to hang at the end. Galen actually has the speed and is the only American man currently running that appears to have any possibility of winning any major marathon in the remainder of his career. Yes, Hall is more proven, and yes, Hall is still the favorite in the trials, but you have to keep in mind that he hasn't run faster than 2:08:42 on a non-aided course in nearly FOUR YEARS. Based on Hall's current slower half marathons and his consistent marathon performances over the past four years (other than on an aided and unrecognized course), he was arguably more fit 4-5 years ago than he is now. Galen, whose 60:30 is much better than anything Hall has run recently, and whose 26:48 is a performance that Hall has never and will never match at any distance, is obviously more fit. If he can run a similar performance in the marathon that he has in the past year at 10k and half marathon, he is more than capable of beating Hall, who has not proven himself to be faster than a ~2:09 guy lately on unaided courses(ie, completely unimportant internationally). Galen probably won't go all out and Hall will probably win while Galen settles for 2nd or 3rd, but if Galen makes the push to focus on the marathon completely, Hall has NO CHANCE WHATSOEVER.
I think the argument of Hall not running faster than 2:08:42 in 4+ years is BS. Was his 2:04:58 wind-aided? Obviously. Is Boston slightly downhill? Yes. But you're absolutely delusional if you don't think that time is worth at least a 2:07 on a normal day at a course like Chicago.
Other past performances at Boston, 2:09:40 and 2:08:41, show that he has at the very least maintained that high level of fitness over the past 4 years. The Boston course has always been considered a good bit slower than other traditionally fast courses despite the net downhill. Those times IMO are worth 2:08ish and 2:07ish. He's been extremely consistent putting up performances in that area and if he runs something like that at Houston I have a hard time believing Rupp will be next to him. Saying he hasn't been faster than a 2:09 guy of late is absolute bogus.
Is he in better shape than in 2007/2008 shape where he ran 59:43 and 2:06:17? Who knows but I think he's proved over the past few years that those times were no fluke.
Rupp's only run one HM and no marathons. His HM was a very impressive debut and I think he'll be a really good marathoner in the future but the marathon is a different animal than the 10k and even if he does transition well, I don't think his debut will be beating Hall even on an average day. If you're trying to tell me Hall isn't the overwhelming favorite then I think you're crazy.
guess everyone also forgot that rupp is coached by saladbar the notorious doper.
I guess everyone forgets Rupp has yet to win the big one
Why is it that performance detracting things like falling during races seem to happen to Rupp. Not saying he isn't a great runner, but it always seems there this is some "thing" that happens during a good deal of his races that keeps him from running sensationally. An example is how his shoe came off in the NCAA 10k or 5k (dont remember which) final his senior year. For a runner of his caliber, why do these things happen? Most elite runners don't lose shoes in championship races, and most don't fall during half-marathons on pavement. Strange.
Secondly: I think Rupp will be America's best marathoner ever in the future, but at the moment he wouldn't beat Hall. Salazar hasn't had success with his athletes running marathons, and Rupp hasn't even run one yet, so it's a little early to say he's the favorite.
Isn't there a bit of a difference between 13.1 miles and 26.2... Like oh 13.1 miles...
So if he falls once in a half marathon, will he fall twice in a marathon?
If he wears a mask in a half marathon, will he wear two masks in a marathon?
Will they be different kinds of masks, or maybe just the same type of mask, one over the other?
Rupp is almost certain to be a contender, but there's a lot of uncertainty there with it being his first marathon. Ritz has run 60:00 (faster than Galen), and he's yet to break 2:10. Hall is still the favorite in my opinion, but Rupp could definitely pull the win. I think it's stupid to get too worked up over it at this point. Should be an exciting race though.
How fast did Galen Rupp's coach run in his first marathon?
I would say at this point, Rupp and Hall are very evenly matched in the marathon. It will be easier for Rupp for his first marathon as he can just let Hall set the pace.
(2:09:41)
If Rupp runs, if Mo has a great day, if Meb is on ,and if Hall stays consistent, I believe the finish will be Mo, Rupp, Hall, Meb. However Mo will not have a great day (DNF), Meb will run best as possible after that incredible NYC race and just hang on to finish strong in 2:13ish, Hall will mirror that Houston Half performance and break the Trials record with Rupp closely behind. A dark horse will break into the top 3.
Everything in Rupp's running resume leads to some fast marathon times in his near future, but his time is not now.