by Larry Eder
Bernard Lagat and his fans, USA Indoors 2014, photo by PhotoRun.net
Lagat 40 and with record plans
PHOENIX (USA): Bernard Lagat will turn 40 on Friday, December 12, but he won’t let that stop him pursuing his goals on the track, report RunnersWorld. Lagat will open his 2015 season at the Great Edinburgh Cross Country over 4km on January 10, followed by the two mile at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix on February 21. During that race, he may try and take down the master’s world record of 8:01.44. Eamonn Coghlan’s indoor mile mark of 3:58:15 and Anthony Whiteman’s outdoor record of 3:58.79 are two other records he may look to challenge. An assault on the master’s indoor mile record could come at the Millrose Games on Feb 14.
(Editor’s note: Bernard Lagat has been one of the best middle distance runners of his era. As he hits 40 years of age, watch for him to challenge our preconceptions of age. Lagat has raced from 800 meters to 5,000 meters. I asked him last year if he would try the 10,000 meters, and I am not sure I got an answer.
One thing for sure. One of the most likable athletes in the sport will set some masters records this coming year! )
