Lagat is an incredible man. He is my athlete of the century just for how great a job he has done of getting LRers tighty-whities in a bunch for so many years.
Lagat is an incredible man. He is my athlete of the century just for how great a job he has done of getting LRers tighty-whities in a bunch for so many years.
52 second last lap, daddy can still kick
The problem is this is a wasted Olympic spot. He can't run under 13:10 so he will literally be soundly beaten in an Olympic race that is likely to be faster than today's race.
We should pressure Torrence ... he is talking about it then he should grow some balls and come out and say it!
4:03 for the last 1600m. Not bad for a guy who is 41 and 7 monthsPretty sure he could have gone sub 4 in that last 1600m, with a more even 61, 60, 60 and 57...
Gulan Rapp wrote:
52 second last lap, daddy can still kick
The Olympic final, based on the last few years, could very well go around 13:30 pace. If so, Lagat has a chance at a medal. It would take Farah having a bad race to give him a chance at gold, but in the right circumstances, Lagat could be right there. A 52 second last lap in a 13:30 race is very good.
Ain't no runner like Bernard Lagat.
No one can f*** me better.
He sleeps around but he gives me alot.
Tell them freaks to find a man of they own.
haha haha
326 cemented his legend status
Rupp close call buddy boy wrote:
Golden Boy wrote:Daddy was ten years older than the next oldest person in that field. The skeptic in me senses a matadorian-sized red flag, but then he flashes that winning smile and hugs his kids, so I forget and feel happy inside.
hahaha +1
but yeah he's doped to the gills baby, just like Merritt, Gatlin, Gay, Felix, Gardner etc etc
What are they doped on? And explain why they can get away with doping.
cromer wrote:
Ain't no runner like Bernard Lagat.
No one can f*** me better.
He sleeps around but he gives me alot.
Tell them freaks to find a man of they own.
haha haha
Even young hov' likes Lagat!?
What a hero for the sport
Let all be inspired !!!!!
This result is more an indightment of your poor talent pool and training systems rather than a great run by Lagat. All the money and facilities you have and a 41 year old Kenyan beats everyone. Time for some soul searching folks.
Poor training systems? Wrong. Training is fairly international these days.
Poor talent pool? Maybe. But with a population of 300+M I doubt it.
It's the monetary opportunities that are lacking. You don't get rich by just being a good runner. Just look at Manzano. He could barely get a decent shoe contract after his OG silver. To get rich by American standards you need multiple OG medals. AND you need to be cool and media savvy. (The only exception to this may be Phil Knight's own little toy boy, Elfie Rupp.)
Why waste your life on running with such meager opportunities? Running is for poor Africans who dream of earning the same as a lower middle class job in the US.
Rato wrote:
This result is more an indightment of your poor talent pool and training systems rather than a great run by Lagat. All the money and facilities you have and a 41 year old Kenyan beats everyone. Time for some soul searching folks.
Your post is an indictment of your ability to spell.
'Indightment'???
Are you trying to sound it out inside your brain?
That method is not working for you.
What grade are you in at school?
Are you going to school to learn how to spell?
You should run to school and run back from school to build your aerobic base at the same time.
Rato wrote:
This result is more an indightment of your poor talent pool and training systems rather than a great run by Lagat. All the money and facilities you have and a 41 year old Kenyan beats everyone. Time for some soul searching folks.
+1
Do you think any white runners dope?
Rupp close call buddy boy wrote:
Golden Boy wrote:Daddy was ten years older than the next oldest person in that field. The skeptic in me senses a matadorian-sized red flag, but then he flashes that winning smile and hugs his kids, so I forget and feel happy inside.
hahaha +1
but yeah he's doped to the gills baby, just like Merritt, Gatlin, Gay, Felix, Gardner etc etc
Let's get real -- he is the male Regina Jacobs.
Sbeefyk1 wrote:
The problem is this is a wasted Olympic spot. He can't run under 13:10 so he will literally be soundly beaten in an Olympic race that is likely to be faster than today's race.
Wasted an Olympic spot?!? WTF are you smoking?
You mean wasted because the spot could have gone to one of these other guys who couldn't even handle Lagat here but would have shown up at the Olympics ready to challenge the best in the world for a medal? ROFLOL
Lady Spelling of England wrote:
Rato wrote:This result is more an indightment of your poor talent pool and training systems rather than a great run by Lagat. All the money and facilities you have and a 41 year old Kenyan beats everyone. Time for some soul searching folks.
Your post is an indictment of your ability to spell.
'Indightment'???
Are you trying to sound it out inside your brain?
That method is not working for you.
What grade are you in at school?
Are you going to school to learn how to spell?
You should run to school and run back from school to build your aerobic base at the same time.
That's mene!
Lagat is my hero and my role model. I was screaming at the TV the last lap. I was so pumped when he won.