Bernard Kip Lagat - The 1500 and leaving it behind

Enjoy this 10-part series of interviews with one of the best runners in world history and one of the most humble and gracious personalities we have in the sport today in Bernard "Kip" Lagat. For years Bernard Lagat was known as a 1500 meter specialist and currently ranks #2 on the all-time list with his 3:26.34, just off the world record of 3:26.00. In this episode, Bernard Lagat talks about his former specialty event, the 1500 meters, and his thoughts about leaving it to focus on the 5k. 2011 will mark the first year that Lagat does not try to represent his country in a major championship in the 1500 meters. He is currently the American Record Holder and both 1500 meters (3:29.40) and 5000 meters (12:54.12).