Podcast 50: Interview w/ Univ. of Oregon phenom Galen Rupp
Posted May 17th, 2007 at 1:21 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, College
Episode 50 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with Galen Rupp; the University of Oregon’s standout distance runner and one of the most exciting young athletes in America.
At the Cardinal Invitational on April 29th, Galen won the 10,000 meters in 27:33:48; the fastest time ever for a U.S. born collegian. In the process, he climbed to #7 on the all-time U.S. list, surpassing two-time Olympian Bob Kennedy.
Then, while leading the Ducks to yet another PAC-10 Championship, Galen became only
the second athlete to complete a PAC-10 Conference 5000m and 10,000m double in Oregon history, joining his coach Alberto Salazar who accomplished the feat in 1981.
In the interview Galen talks about these incredible performances, his plans for NCAA’s and the rest of the year, and the growing rivalry between himself and Chris Solinsky.
Download the podcast to hear Galen discuss these topics, as well as, why he decided to finish school and delay becoming a professional, how training with and being mentored by Alberto Salazar, Adam Goucher and a host of other U.S. legends has been a “blessing”, how he handles the spotlight and being dubbed “the next Pre”, and much more!
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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Galen Rupp
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 8.84 MB
Length: 00:12:53
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Tags: Alberto Salazar, Bob Kennedy, Chris Solinsky, ducks, galen rupp, oregon, oregon ducks, university of oregon
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[…] After winning the 5,000m last week at the Mideast Regional Championships (believe it or not, his first individual win in a regional final), Chris is getting ready to defend his 5k crown at what will be his final NCAA Outdoor Championships and preparing for the fiercely competitive USA Outdoor Championships on June 20-24 in Indianapolis. In the interview Chris reflects on how he and the Wisconsin Badgers performed at the Mideast Regionals, his strategy and outlook (and how they may differ) for the upcoming championship events, and his media dubbed “rivalry” with Oregon’s Galen Rupp. […]
May 29th, 2007 at 11:46 amplease forward to Galen Rupp: From a former 1:48 half-miler
Galen:
A suggestion for you in the off season.
30 day schedule:
M- 4 lazy miles in the AM
8 times 220 in about 26 seconds in the PM-no jog in between
T- 4 lazy miles in the AM
PM: 3 times 330 around 7/8 speed
2 times 220 all out
2 times 110 all out
W - 6 lazy miles AM
PM: 10 times 110 7/8 speed
2 times 220 all out
THUR - lazy mile in AM
Lazy mile in PM
FRI - rest
Sat- ONE WORKOUT:
2 mile warmup jog followed by
1- 880 at 7/8 effort followed by walk 10 minutes, followed by all out 440-walkdown rest, followed by 220 all out, rest then 10 times 110 quick but relaxed 3/4 to 7/8 speed progression
Sunday -rest
Then repeat this for three more weeks then whatever you are used to
Best wishes…
June 18th, 2007 at 2:48 am