sub 4minute mile aged 40

thirstywork2

One of my favourite athletes growing up.

http://www.athleticsweekly.com/blog/secrets-of-sub-4-at-40/

YFlyer

Even though younger, Lagat has taken the quality over quantity approach as well.

emerald007

Didn't Eamonn Coghlan also break 4mins as a v40?

Pherekydes

Yes. He did it indoors at age 41 18 years ago.

emerald007

Do we know the time he ran for the indoor?

gerard65

3:58:15 according to his book. He was 41 at the time.

walshb

As far as I know Eamon has clocked up more sub 4 min times for an over 40s than anyone else. I didn't know until I read the link that only the man in the link was the first to do it outdoors. I assumed Eamon had done it outdoors.

Pherekydes

walshb wrote: »

As far as I know Eamon has clocked up more sub 4 min times for an over 40s than anyone else. I didn't know until I read the link that only the man in the link was the first to do it outdoors. I assumed Eamon had done it outdoors.

You are (partially) right. He is tied for the most sub 4's at 40 with Anthony Whiteman. They each have one!

YFlyer

Wonder will Geb give it ago when he hits 40.

G-Money

YFlyer wrote: »

Wonder will Geb give it ago when he hits 40.

I think he's already over 40. There's no way he's 39!

Pherekydes

Bernard Lagat will be 38 this year. I can't see him stopping any time soon. He will annihilate any V40 record he attempts.

Clearlier

Pherekydes wrote: »

Bernard Lagat will be 38 this year. I can't see him stopping any time soon. He will annihilate any V40 record he attempts.

Provided he doesn't get injured...., no names are coming to mind but I seem to remember others planning on doing the first V40 sub-4 but getting injured and not being able to get back to their previous level post injury. Marcus O'Sullivan perhaps?

shels4ever

Pherekydes wrote: »

Bernard Lagat will be 38 this year. I can't see him stopping any time soon. He will annihilate any V40 record he attempts.

yes but thats if he's bothered by v40 records , not too many people are. You would think that if Guerrouj , morceli would have been capable also. Its just not something that will draw people to extend a running carrer that much.

When Eammon broke it there was a bit of a race on at the time , think Scott and Walker. Remember hearing that Coghlan wanted to get it before David Moorcroft it 40 as he'd run it for sure.

gerard65

shels4ever wrote: »

yes but thats if he's bothered by v40 records , not too many people are. You would think that if Guerrouj , morceli would have been capable also. Its just not something that will draw people to extend a running carrer that much.

When Eammon broke it there was a bit of a race on at the time , think Scott and Walker. Remember hearing that Coghlan wanted to get it before David Moorcroft it 40 as he'd run it for sure.

I think they all had a go but injuries took there toll. Seems to be the problem with older athletes. The will is strong but the body is weak.

YFlyer

Lagat is sub 3:52 at the moment on 5000m specific training.

thirstywork2

Welcome to my homepage, my Quest to be the first Sub 4 Minute Miler aged 40 and over has been successful. Still competing and still got legs as fast as my mouth!!

From Whitemans website,he must have never heard of Eammon Coghlan

Link for the race www.athleticos.org/speaker/11156-Anthny-Whiteman/video/639431-M-mile-Invite-Anthony-Whiteman-Masters-WR-2012-Music-City-Distance-Carnival

YFlyer

Fantastic. First man outdoors.