Earlier this season, I thought Lagat should just focus on the 5k. I did not expect him to do this well in the 1500, but I'm happy he did. So, do you think he is still better at the 5k than the 1500? Does this mean he could win the 5k? He might be too drained from three 1500s and the 5k prelims. On the other hand, the win in the 1500 should give him a boost of confidence. I'm excited to see how he does.
Yes, Lagat will win the 5,000. If i were any of the runner's in the 5,000 I would be worried about the kick that Lagat displayed in the semi's and finals of the 1500.
Anyone else see the field taking it out fast in the final?
I don't think anyone is strong enough. If the Ethiopians couldn't do it with Bekele agaisnt El Guerrouj then I definately don't think they can without him.
If I were in the 5k and looking to beat Lagat I'd take it out fast. That gives any of the top contenders their best chance of beating Lagat. I'm picking Kipchoge for the win:1. Kipchoge2. Lagat3. Mottram
Lagat liker wrote:
Anyone else see the field taking it out fast in the final?
txRUNNERgirl wrote:
Earlier this season, I thought Lagat should just focus on the 5k. I did not expect him to do this well in the 1500, but I'm happy he did. So, do you think he is still better at the 5k than the 1500? Does this mean he could win the 5k? He might be too drained from three 1500s and the 5k prelims. On the other hand, the win in the 1500 should give him a boost of confidence. I'm excited to see how he does.
Well considering that the big guns aren't competing (Bekele & Sihine) this bodes very well for Lagat. His best bet is an easy prelim where he can just cruise it in and recover for the final.
I dunno, Mottram would certainly prefer a quicker pace. Not saying he will do this by himself, but he'd be on board with it. Also, in that heat, it's not going to take a suicidal pace to string things out. It'll be interesting - it always is.
What he said.
Webb went out kind of fast in the 1500 and Lagat was okay. Since the 5k is longer, I'd think it would be more difficult for any of his competitors to hold a faster pace the entire time.
El G did it in 04. Its amazing what some determination does.
I'm pulling for him, it would be great to see.
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