Sifan Hassan admitted she got away with it after struggling to hit her straps during the opening stages of her Sydney victory.
The Dutch star had to overcome some difficult periods but ultimately pulled it together to coast away to an impressive course record.
Hailemaryam Kiros and Marcel Hug reflected on Major glory while Eliud Kipchoge felt the love despite slipping out of contention.
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Running Berlin this year? Six Star Finisher Kristyn R. Smith has some tips on how to make your race week in Germany a memorable one.
Episode 94: It's Time To Get Quizical! - Martin and Deena take on our mid-season quiz.
Deena and Martin meet Paul Tonkinson, who joins us to talk about this new book, Running Through Sand, an ageing runners tale of running the Marathon Des Sables, frequently described as the toughest marathon on earth!
Elite Line-Up for the TCS Sydney Marathon Announced
World champions, marathon stars and Olympic legends set to headline the strongest field in Australian history at TCS Sydney Marathon
