Galen Rupp to Race Prague Marathon to Take Advantage of Unused Marathon Fitness

By Adam Kopet

Galen Rupp will race the Prague Marathon, according to a Tweet from the Oregon Project.

Rupp to run Prague Marathon.
“I’m excited to be running in Prague and thankful for another opportunity to race. I’ve done a lot of great training in the last few months and I’m looking forward to the race on May 6” pic.twitter.com/vSgod3i6er

— Oregon Project (@OregonPJT) April 27, 2018

Rupp started the Boston Marathon, but he dropped out in the second half of the race, citing asthma issues. Running another marathon gives Rupp the ability to take advantage of his marathon fitness that went unused in Boston.

The Prague Marathon is scheduled to take place May 6.