Bernard (not Bernand) Lagat goes sub-13 in 5000 at age 37

Since it takes me 13 minutes to run 5 laps, I have trouble fathoming Bernard Lagat’s latest otherworldly 5K mark. Thursday in Zurich, he ran 5,000 meters in 12:59.92 on a wet track, becoming the oldest man to go sub-13. He already holds the M35 world record (12:53.60 last year), but everyone knows you lose a step at this age. So the latest run ain’t a record. Just a jaw-dropper. And while we’re chatting, consider this: His time is worth 12:34 (back-to-back-to-back 4-minute miles) on the Age-Graded Tables. But may I ask a simple favor of record-keepers at USATF and World Masters Athletics? His name is Bernard, not Bernand. Give the guy some respect.