I ran my fastest marathon in the rain.

In my opinion, there's too much emphasis on just the long run in preparing for the marathon.

The starting line of the New York City marathon is kind of a giant time bomb behind you about to go off. It is the most spectacular start in sport.

The marathon can humble you.

Aiming for the marathon is a task of sorts which can include terrific highs and lows.

I also feel it usually takes 4 or 5 races to hit your best marathon for your body to be accustomed to the training AND the race itself.