Galen Rupp Undergoes Surgery

By Adam Kopet

Galen Rupp will not be running a spring marathon after undergoing foot surgery, according to Ken Goe of the Oregonian.

Rupp suffers from a condition known as Haglund's deformity, a bony bump on the heel that was causing Rupp Achilles tendon issues. After finishing fifth at the Chicago Marathon in 2:06:21, it was discovered there were two partial tears in his Achilles tendon.

Rupp expects to be in a cast for the next month and a walking boot after that. His return to running will have to wait at least three months.

That recovery will prevent Rupp from racing a spring marathon. He may be able to return to racing action by summer, possibly competing on the track as he prepares for a fall marathon.

For a complete description of Rupp's injury and for statements by Rupp's doctor, please see Goe's Oregonian article.