Barmasai on road to 2:06 target

[Ryan]

In 2003, we reported that Bernard Barmasai, the former World record holder for the 3000m Steeplechase champion, had at the age of 29 years of age decided to change to the roads and run the Marathon. Now 32-years-old and with two sub 2:09 clockings to his credit this year at major city marathons in Europe, we can safely say that the transition has been successful.

Barmasai’s road to further glory came about after his track career was near to ruin thanks to the pounding inflicted on his knees caused by the hurdling action in his specialist track event.

The recognition that his body could no longer take the strain meant after two years of agony he underwent surgery on his right knee in 2003, and began training with a group of sub 2:07 marathon runners who included William Kipsang, William Kiplagat, and Felix Limo.

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