Galen Rupp, photo by PhotoRun.net
Galen Rupp ran a strong marathon, and a PB by over three minutes and thirteen seconds, with his VW Prague Marathon win on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Rupp ran a smart race, hitting the halfway in 1:03:02, and running the last 2.2 kilometers in 6:26.
Rupp recovered from his misadventure in Boston, and ran a three plus minute PB in Prague, winning by 55 seconds.
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Galen Rupp had to withdraw from the Boston Marathon on April 16, due to an asthma reaction to the cold, rain and wind. Rupp left the course around 19 miles, and had to call it a day. He then returned to training in a few days and focused on taking his fine fitness to run a strong marathon performance. His marathon races so far have been pretty tactical or championship driven, and in Prague, he actuallly could run all out, and became part of the 2:06 club, a time consistent with his 26:44 10,000m AR.
We are so happy for Galen Rupp, as he continues to develop and runs the distance that he was built for. His 5000m and 10,000m on the track leg speed gives him a fine speed benefit in the longer distance. :
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