Mo Farah set a brilliant new British and european 10k record running at the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday beating his previous best time by over 40 seconds.
Where did this breakthrough performance come from?
I’m guessing that the major reason is confidence. After winning both the 5k and 10k titles at the European Championships last year, mo was definitely on a high.
Secondly, he has switched coaches and location. He is now training with Alberto Salazar. I’m guessing he is training in a stringer group than previously and that his training emphasis has changed also. Whatever it is, it was an outstanding performance and one that shows he is right up there with the Africans!!