He said that the route is generally praised by runners: "I know that its configuration is pretty straightforward,” he said, “and it’s got a great atmosphere, and I got the opportunity to participate."

"Of course you can’t expect an elite finish," he continued. “I don’t have a runner’s body. My personal goal is to finish in less than four hours.” He added that he hasn’t changed his dietary regimen and admitted that he could do better in that regard.