A lot of people compare Athens and Boston. Athens was very smooth for me. It's a challenging course and I like challenges.

The Boston Marathon is internationally recognized and has a great tradition, and I know there will be high expectations for me. I always run to win. It's the motto that I live by.

He said, 'You've just got to be smart. Be patient. 'And when you make a move, make it count.

The whole point is to be the best runner in the world.

We're pleased people are so anxious to affiliate themselves with Boston.

According to a news account last month, people leaving the Democratic National Convention asked a Boston policeman for directions. He replied, "Leave here - and go vote Republican."