A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - Rupp & Hasay

Rupp is a good person. This photo doesn't surprise me at all. He probably did a little cool-down and then came back to watch Hasay finish. He's a shy, awkward runner who has put ALL of his chips in on being a professional runner and the only consistent one the United States has on the men's side. I wonder if Riley or Abdi stayed and watched the finish to congratulate their olympic teammates.....?

By the way, Hasay is on a different level as a runner and a marathoner. (2:20:57) compared to Alexi Pappas - 2:34

Pappas doesn't have running to rely on for her profession like Hasay does. She's not as good. Hasay is likely making great money.

Caption: There, there, little one. Now that Uncle Phil and daddy are both gone I am the next in line. We will figure out a way like we did for Alexi.

Knows Uncle Phil when he sees Uncle Phil wrote:

Beautiful! wrote:

Picture by Kevin C. Cox

What a great photo, it really gives you a sense of their relationship; his empathy, her sadness in defeat, their affection for each other. Amazing!

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/galen-rupp-consoles-jordan-hasay-after-she-finished-the-news-photo-1583010140.jpg

Caption contest:

"Oh Jordan, I'm so sorry Alberto couldn't deliver you the drugs in time for the race..."

To be fair to Pappas, she does have slightly faster 5000m and 10000m PB's than Hasay.

Propsmaster General wrote:

To be fair to Pappas, she does have slightly faster 5000m and 10000m PB's than Hasay.

Plus, Alexi is an Olympian while Jordan is not. The closer you look at Alexi's accomplishments the smarter she looks for making the decisions she did. She was honest with herself and found a different way to fulfill her lifelong dream.

Hey . . . watch it now with those remarks.

3/10. Lacks originality

hmmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:

The picture does not illustrate who Galen has been a long and fact I say the picture illustrates who he has become through the difficulties of the last year and it's encouraging and refreshing

if anybody has ever met Rupp , he is , I should say he has been a very offish very cocky very self centered individual it is really refreshing and nice to see him become a fan of the sport a contributor to the sport a likable figure in the sport

Becoming a rupp fan

Rupp .... dont let us down !!!

Heep up the transformation!!!!

Go team USA

I have met Rupp and he was one of the nicest runners. I mean, most runners I’ve met have been nice and Rupp was also that way.

I’d contend that it’s the exact opposite — the people who bash Rupp have never met him.

hmmxxx wrote:

hmmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:

The picture does not illustrate who Galen has been a long and fact I say the picture illustrates who he has become through the difficulties of the last year and it's encouraging and refreshing

if anybody has ever met Rupp , he is , I should say he has been a very offish very cocky very self centered individual it is really refreshing and nice to see him become a fan of the sport a contributor to the sport a likable figure in the sport

Becoming a rupp fan

Rupp .... dont let us down !!!

Heep up the transformation!!!!

Go team USA

I have met Rupp and he was one of the nicest runners. I mean, most runners I’ve met have been nice and Rupp was also that way.

I’d contend that it’s the exact opposite — the people who bash Rupp have never met him.

Wrong. I've met him. Let's just say he comes across as a lot of things, nice is not one of them.

User37 wrote:

Man, what a devastating day for Jordan, Desi, Huddle etc. Four years of preparation, countless hours of training...it did not pan out. Good on Rupp to comfort his teammate and friend. I hope JH comes back stronger and is on the podium the next cycle. She still has a lot of running left in her. I wouldn't be a bad plan to go back to basics, i.e reach out to her HS coach.

I wouldn’t lump Desi and Huddle in this group. They’ve both been olympians. Jordan hasn’t. Nor has Sara Hall and Chris Derrick. Probably more painful for the latter two as this was probably their last chance. Jordan can still make the 2024 cycle.

@options4instalife wrote:

Propsmaster General wrote:

To be fair to Pappas, she does have slightly faster 5000m and 10000m PB's than Hasay.

Plus, Alexi is an Olympian while Jordan is not. The closer you look at Alexi's accomplishments the smarter she looks for making the decisions she did. She was honest with herself and found a different way to fulfill her lifelong dream.

We can celebrate Alexi without trashing Hasay.

Both are incredibly successful in different ways.

Hasay has some impressive results, and will likely go down as one of the most popular US runners of all time. She’s been popular with youth and adults since high school. I’m sure she is making absolutely bank compared to other US runners. Not to mention she’s one of the fastest US marathoners ever.

Knows Uncle Phil when he sees Uncle Phil wrote:

Wrong. I've met him. Let's just say he comes across as a lot of things, nice is not one of them.

Really? You are either lying or it must have been you. I've met him and he was a super nice guy. Mostly just seemed like a normal guy. No idea how he rubbed you the wrong way, but again, my guess is you were the problem. Post a video of you introducing yourself and we can all judge if you come across as a dick. I bet you do.

Knows Uncle Phil when he sees Uncle Phil wrote:

hmmxxx wrote:

I have met Rupp and he was one of the nicest runners. I mean, most runners I’ve met have been nice and Rupp was also that way.

I’d contend that it’s the exact opposite — the people who bash Rupp have never met him.

Wrong. I've met him. Let's just say he comes across as a lot of things, nice is not one of them.

2/10. You've never met Rupp. Nice try, sir!

hmmxxx wrote:

hmmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:

The picture does not illustrate who Galen has been a long and fact I say the picture illustrates who he has become through the difficulties of the last year and it's encouraging and refreshing

if anybody has ever met Rupp , he is , I should say he has been a very offish very cocky very self centered individual it is really refreshing and nice to see him become a fan of the sport a contributor to the sport a likable figure in the sport

Becoming a rupp fan

Rupp .... dont let us down !!!

Heep up the transformation!!!!

Go team USA

I have met Rupp and he was one of the nicest runners. I mean, most runners I’ve met have been nice and Rupp was also that way.

I’d contend that it’s the exact opposite — the people who bash Rupp have never met him.

I've met him and he was indeed nice, like most of my interactions with professional runners. That doesn't mean that I root for him. It's possible to break anti-doping regulations and still be a cordial person.

You guys realize that Hasay lost her mother last year right? Devastating.

umm, try three years ago, or more? it's been a while, buddy.

lkj wrote:

You guys realize that Hasay lost her mother last year right? Devastating.

Check post #2. Also keep in mind we are an ideabox for Jordan, not her enemies.

@options4instalife wrote:

Hasay could take a page from Alexi's book.

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The question becomes which countries can Jordan Hasay fast track citizenship? There are 206 NOC countries. Here is what I was thinking:

a. UK b/c of her mom (RIP) but what if she doesnt make the team?

b. Aruba

c. Trinidad & Tobago

The list goes on for 30-ish more countries just in the Americas and another 15-ish in Europe where she could make the team. France, Italy, Holland, etc. Think about it: Africans do this all the time including to the US plus these countries all have good vacation spots.

So who do you root FOR exactly? Any Americans? Africans?

Ruppdaddy wrote:

So who do you root FOR exactly? Any Americans? Africans?

Plenty of both, though more of the former.

If you change your nationality you have to wait two years before you can compete for your new country.