For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you're capable of.

In the week before a race, I try to stay away from germ areas. I keep disinfectant wipes in my bag for when I have to use a supermarket trolley or something like that.

I can swim I'm not bad, but not great.

Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package.

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.

I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal.

Plenty of people who are 38 have run really well in the marathon.