Galen Rupp Enters The 2012 US Olympic Marathon Trials

4 Quick Thoughts - 2 If He Does Race, 2 If He Doesn't Race

By LetsRun.com
December 17, 2011

American 10,000 meter record holder Galen Rupp has surprised the running world by entering the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

While many distance aficionados view the 26.2 miles as Rupp's ideal distance, Rupp's entry comes as a surprise as both he and his coach Alberto Salazar had in the past indicated they wanted to wait for Rupp to make his marathon debut. Rupp, who ran 26:48.00 in his last race in Brussels on September 16th, does seem to have great 26.2 potential as in addition to his 26:48.00 10,000 personal best, he also ran 60:30 in the only half-marathon of his life in New York in March (#5 all time in US history on any course).