i type faster wrote:
I applaud Bernard Lagat for pursuing his own self-interest and rejecting the morality of altruism.
There is no such thing as someone pursuing anything other than their own self-interest. Thus, it would appear that you should be applauding everyone, all the time. If indeed you manage that I applaud you for it.
ok he might not know nothing about elite level but i do as i was one, no need to curse but like he said paycheck is all what matters.time for chris to make his legacy will come, lagat has his own life and family
When i saw the start list i initially thought it was off Lagat was attempting the double. No other men are doing that(that may be because they didn't qualify?)but then i saw the prize money and realized the motivation. All along I had thought that continental cup was just a low-key end of season, non-championship year wrap up...didn't realize the money at stake. $30,000 for first is nothing to sneeze at for a professional runner
As others said, this is the nature of competition at that level. I think both Lagat and Solinsky can handle this and both are competitors enough that either would want an artificial "gift" of a slot in a particular meet.
There's no more selfishness here than there is if the first place runner in a race doesn't step aside short of the finish to let the next runner win.
lagat doesn't give a shit about american distance running. He races in a USA jersey to get a bigger pay check.
Bernard Lagat:
“And a message for those people who thought I was a bit selfish because I ran two races. You know what, I wanted to come here and do the best that I could. And I’m happy that I did this. The Americas Team got 18 points and I’m very pleased with that.”
Gotta love it...Lagat just told everyone on this board that talked crap about him on this thread to shut their pie holes, drop their pants, grab their ankles, and take it!!!
BTW, Kip gets a check from the IAAF for $60000 and gets to tell y'all to eff off!
Haha - Gotta love Chris but Lagat is a f***ing pimp. After the 5000m, what were those other dudes thinking winding up the pace in the 3000m? Classic Lagat. Man knows how to race.
that deserves a repost! awesomeness from bernie, i just love it! talking right to the douchebags on this thread! yes!
chet wrote:Bernard Lagat:
“And a message for those people who thought I was a bit selfish because I ran two races. You know what, I wanted to come here and do the best that I could. And I’m happy that I did this. The Americas Team got 18 points and I’m very pleased with that.”
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