DADDY CAN STILL KICK - Lagat OBLITERATES Rupp

(In typical Rupp fashion, he refused to lead a step until the bell. A strategy that has better served him in beating up on collegians than racing big boys. Apparently.)

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rupp-certified saladbar wrote:

(In typical Rupp fashion, he refused to lead a step until the bell. A strategy that has better served him in beating up on collegians than racing big boys. Apparently.)

Served him fine when it mattered last summer.

I don't think you understand the definition of obliterate

Haymitch Abernathy wrote:

rupp-certified saladbar wrote:

(In typical Rupp fashion, he refused to lead a step until the bell. A strategy that has better served him in beating up on collegians than racing big boys. Apparently.)

Served him fine when it mattered last summer.

The US championship title doesn't matter?

ksksk wrote:

Haymitch Abernathy wrote:

Served him fine when it mattered last summer.

The US championship title doesn't matter?

What does what you wrote have to do with what they wrote above you?

... which one of those guys won a 10,000 meter race in the heat less than 4 days ago? Say all you want about how that one was a jog until the end, too. But you don't drop True, Teg, and others in a race that doesn't require exertion.

ksksk wrote:

Haymitch Abernathy wrote:

Served him fine when it mattered last summer.

The US championship title doesn't matter?

Same value that ice has to an eskimo

rupp-certified saladbar wrote:

In typical Rupp fashion, he refused to lead a step until the bell. A strategy that has better served him in beating up on collegians than racing big boys. Apparently.

LOL. Other than a couple early jogging laps, Lagat didn't lead until the home stretch. I suppose you're suggesting he wait longer?

Can I watch this video anywhere?

(I apologize for not knowing where to find it... I am a Canadian.)

Too bad we did not get to see the whole race due to all the commercials.

newname wrote:

ksksk wrote:

The US championship title doesn't matter?

What does what you wrote have to do with what they wrote above you?

Maybe you should try reading it again.

1 point 5 seconds betweent the top four..obliterated?...what?

ksksk wrote:

newname wrote:

What does what you wrote have to do with what they wrote above you?

Maybe you should try reading it again.

Pretty sure I just set a record for quotes within quotes.

3:55 last mile, won the 10k on thursday. loses by 0.75 of a second.

yeah that guy sucks.

lagat is a beast no doubt.

Record setter wrote:

ksksk wrote:

Maybe you should try reading it again.

Pretty sure I just set a record for quotes within quotes.

What does that have to do with anything?

Rupp won the 10k title in the heat the other night. Probably took a little something out of him. Not enough to miss top 3, mind you, because he's Galen Rupp. But enough to take a little snap out of his kick and lose to one of the great all-time kickers. Yes, Lagat is 38 years old. But Lagat has not aged the way a normal person does.

My guess is that Galen Rupp will have a stronger showing in Moscow than Bernard Lagat. Salazar will have him ready for the big show.

Served him fine when it mattered last summer.[/quote]

Did he win last summer?

Yeah, it served him fine. Rupp didn't win last summer either.

Really?

Hey this was a 14'54 race. This is 2 min slower than Lagat PR..they were warming for a fast last mile.

Wasn't it faster than the 1500m final? haha, I loved to see those championships. Everyone sitting back there waiting for the last lap and give a big sprint.

3'20 for the 1st k..nice!