I want to eventually move up to the marathon and to compete with top runners is a good experience for what lies ahead.

Last year she wasn't really prepared, so I look at this time as the first and last time to race against Kobayashi. I'm disappointed, but I'm also happy.

Being selected for the Japan team gives me confidence. I look forward to running.

I feel like I've run a marathon. I had a wonderful experience aboard the space station ... But after doing something like that, it's always good to be home.

If you want to run, then run a mile. If you want to experience another life, run a marathon.

This is the greatest marathon I've ever seen.