The long distance runners are known to have good stamina but their endurance was tested today as high humidity put paid to the record-setting aspirations of the elite athletes.
The race traditionally takes place during the months of October or November but many of the participants would not be aware of the fact that the IAAF Gold Label status marathon was shifted to late September so that it does not clash with the Formula One Indian Grand Prix slated for October 28.
Elite men's winner Edwin Kipyego of Kenya, who had set his sights on the course record, failed in his attempt as the weather did not allow him to gun for it.
"I was keeping the pace with the record till the 14-15 km mark after which I felt I was losing all my energy because of hot and humid conditions. I had a good start but the weather got worse and it kept getting hotter," said Kipyego. MORE