Obviously, we are showing ourselves on the world [stage].

To break a record is one thing, ... But she [Benoit Samuelson] is an absolutely irreplaceable icon in this sport. She's just an amazing woman. She will continue to inspire me and others for many years to come.

It's definitely one of my goals to be part of that elite group of sub-2:20 women, ... I am going to run an aggressive race.

All of my preparation has been about running in control and doing a negative split.

My preparations leading up to this weekend have been fantastic. I feel the most confident I have ever been going into a marathon.

My coach thought I was feeling so good that I was just going to forgo my water bottle, but I actually didn't see it until the last minute.