But he has had his share of rough runs. You have to do the training physically, but the mental approach is important, too. That's when it's decision time. A lot of handling that is mental. Both struggled to finish at the Olympic Trials last year when a combination of a fast pace and hot weather sapped them.
Weather plays a huge role in a marathon.
The warmer it is, the harder it is to run a fast time. Last year's Flying Pig was in almost perfect running weather as the high never hit 50 degrees. Two years ago, the high was almost 80. The difference was hundreds of runners ended up in the medical tents two years ago. Last year, only 20 to 30 needed medical attention.