Long distance runner Bernard Lagat is seeking to add to his long line of Olympic medals for the 6th time as he prepares for the Olympic marathon trials this Saturday in Atlanta. He is the American record holder in the 1500m, and mile run indoors and has the second fastest 1500-meter runner of all time, behind Hicham El Guerroui. SI writer Chris Chavez goes in depth on Lagat’s mindset, and breaks down how the Nike shoes that Lagat may be wearing could imapct this upcoming qualifier.