I've had a lot of success over the years racing in New York, but the main point is that I feel the marathon is a different event, a lot more my event.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Whenever I'm being invited to the New York City Marathon like today, I need to think twice because I know it's a very tough race.
The starting line of the New York Marathon is kind of like a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.
I don't have great running technique, but I like to run. I've heard from countless people that the last six miles of the marathon is all mental. But what better city to have this in than New York City where there are millions of people there supporting you?
I'm a competitor. I really enjoyed the race more than just going out and running to run.
I've always said that racing in New York is performing on the big stage.
I've run the Boston Marathon 6 times before. I think the best aspects of the marathon are the beautiful changes of the scenery along the route and the warmth of the people's support. I feel happier every time I enter this marathon.
I might have to do the London Marathon. I like crowds, so that is why I like the big marathons.
Marathons are hard because of the physical pain, the pounding on the muscles, joints, tendons.
I couldn't be more excited to return to the ING New York City Marathon.
I haven't done a marathon for a long time. So we'll see. I will need good luck.