May 21, 2024
2014 Pre Classic Revisited: Lessons from My First Pro Track Meet, 10 Years On
This weekend's Prefontaine Classic marks 10 years since Jonathan Gault's first meet for LetsRun.com. He reflects on what he learned from his first trip to Eugene to cover David Rudisha and Galen Rupp in 2014.
January 31, 2024
2024 Men's Olympic Trials Preview: Conner Mantz, Galen Rupp Among Favorites to Make the Team
We've whittled the 214 men's entrants down to eight serious contenders to make the team. Will the favorites deliver or could an outsider sneak onto the team?
January 14, 2024
Weini Kelati (66:25) Breaks American Record at 2024 Houston Half; Galen Rupp 14th in 62:37
It's the third straight year the women's AR has gone down in Houston. Ethiopians Jemal Yimer (60:42) and Sutume Kebede (64:37) won the overall titles.
January 13, 2024
RRW: For Galen Rupp, Making A Fifth Olympic Team Is A Powerful Incentive
Talking about the Olympic Trials Rupp said, "It's been a real big build-up; it's been going really well." But he added that with the focus on the Trials, he isn't "in the greatest half-marathon shape" coming into Houston.
"That would be tremendous. Obviously, I've got to get it done on the day. That's one of the brutal, but fun, things about the system we have here, that it all comes down to getting it right and being in the top three on race day. I think that pressure is great and really prepares Team USA for when we go to the Olympics to get it done there."
January 11, 2024
2024 Houston Half Marathon Preview: Galen Rupp Tunes Up & Weini Kelati Debuts
How will Rupp and Sara Hall look with the Olympic Trials just 3 weeks away? Boston/NYC Marathon champ Hellen Obiri leads the women's field where Weini Kelati will make her debut. Coach Stephen Haas is pumped as he thinks Kelati will eventually be "world-class" in the marathon.
December 21, 2023
Galen Rupp (& Hellen Obiri) to Run Houston Half, Rupp Could Unlock 3rd US Men's Olympic Spot With Good Showing
Right now, a 60:47 half marathon clocking for Rupp would move him up to #64 on the Road To Paris Rankings.
*MB: Galen Rupp (& Hellen Obiri) to run Houston Half. If Rupp runs 60:47 or faster, he'll move up to #64 on Road to Paris list.
October 08, 2023
Conner Mantz (2:07:47) & Clayton Young (2:08:00) Hit Olympic Standard as Rupp Misses at 2023 Chicago Marathon
Mantz and Young ensured at least two Americans will be at Paris 2024. Galen Rupp was on track for the standard late but faded and ran 2:08:48 in his return.
October 06, 2023
A Rebuilt Galen Rupp Says His 2023 Chicago Marathon Buildup Is His Best in Years
Rupp says he has overhauled his form after years of injury issues -- "I hate going back and looking at videos of myself running last year."
October 04, 2023
2023 Chicago Marathon Men's Preview: Mantz v Rupp and How Fast Does Kelvin Kiptum Run?
Conner Mantz and Galen Rupp lead a strong US field; what can Kiptum do for an encore after running 2:01 in his first two marathons?
July 25, 2023
Chicago Marathon Fields Announced: Will the World and American Records Go Down, Does Rupp Have Anything Left: The Big Questions
Kelvin Kiptum, Conner Mantz, Emma Bates, and Galen Rupp were among the notable names announced by Chicago on Tuesday.
March 21, 2023
WTW: Could Jacob Kiplimo one day surpass Eliud Kipchoge? Are Galen Rupp and Molly Huddle done?
Plus, did you know that a guy who couldn't crack the top 100 at NCAA XC just ran 2:07 in the marathon and Yomif Kejelcha just missed a world record.
March 17, 2023
Bonus Podcast: Who is more likely to make the 2024 Olympic team - Galen Rupp or Donavan Brazier? Is there a new HSer as good as Tuohy? Who is a better pro prospect Nico or Katelyn?
Plus can Joshua Cheptegei reclaim his king of distance title or is Jacob Kiplimo the new king?
November 03, 2022
Galen Rupp sounds like a guy trying to convince himself he’s ready to go
Rupp said his last few weeks of training have gone well but admitted his buildup had not been ideal. "It was a quick turnaround and I had to really focus on my health." But his goal is always the same, "I would rather win in 2:20 than run 2:07 and get, you know, 10th place."
*MB: We spoke to Galen Rupp this morning in NYC. Here's what he had to say.
July 15, 2022
A 5-Minute Guide to the Marathons at the 2022 World Championships
Stars like Geoffrey Kamworor and Ruth Chepngetich are running. Who will win? With ideal conditions, could the times actually be fast? And can Galen Rupp medal? Plus meet one of the coolest stories of Team USA - Colin Mickow - the financial analyst who works a full-time job and runs 140-150 mpw.
March 05, 2022
Emily Sisson, Nico Montanez Take 2022 USATF 15-K Titles in Jacksonville
Emily Sisson dominated and Nico Montanez kicked away from the pack including Galen Rupp who was 7th to get the title in Florida.
February 22, 2022
Galen Rupp, Molly Seidel, Sara Hall, Rhonex Kipruto Headline 2022 United Airlines NYC Half
The professional fields were announced for next months United Airlines NYC Half and Olympians Galen Rupp and Molly Seidel are the headliners on the domestic front. Rhonex Kipruto is the heavy favorite on the men's side with Senbere Teferi, Irine Cheptai and Sara Hall expected to battle on women's.
October 13, 2021
Podcast: Galen Rupp is Baack, Mary Cain Sues Nike for $20 Million, Emma Bates Impresses, CJ Albertson Entertains, and RIP Agnes Tirop
October 10, 2021
2021 Chicago Marathon Men’s Recap: Seifu Tura Continues Ethiopian Hot Streak as Galen Rupp Takes 2nd
Rupp was on American record pace at halfway but the warm, windy conditions took their toll in the second half as he had to settle for second place.
October 05, 2021
2021 Chicago Marathon Preview: Sara Hall Chases Deena's AR, Galen Rupp Doubles Back from Olympics, & a Very Shallow Women's Field
We share our six biggest storylines with you and introduce you to the new men's favorite - Reuben Kipyego - whom we just learned was running the race today.
August 07, 2021
The Greatest Ever x2: Eliud Kipchoge Repeats as Olympic Marathon Champion in Dominant Fashion
Eliud Kipchoge repeated as Olympic Marathon champ and cemented his status as the marathon GOAT as Galen Rupp was 8th.