Llano talks about how he was really worried about the potential for heart damage after coronavirus so worked with a cardiologist to come back to training conservatively.

What a run by Bekele who just missed the world record by 2 seconds. American Sara Hall ran 2:22:16 to become the 6th fastest American of all-time.

Will a veteran take home the titles or might a debutante - like Haron Lagat or Marty Hehir in the men's race or Emma Bates in the women's - win? *MB: Official 2018 CIM Prediction/Discussion Thread

The men's race is lead by 7 sub-2:14 men including Nick Arciniaga (2:11:30), Matt Llano (2:12:28) and Daniel Tapia (2:12:28). The women's race has former Olympian Janet Bawcom (2:29:45) and Stephanie Bruce (2:29:35).

Korir will face 59:36 man Samuel Kosgei (PB from 2009), Matt Llano and Parker Stinson while the women's race also has 2015 Pan American Games Marathon silver medalist Lindsay Flanagan and Lindsey Scherf (71:45).

Men's race is lead by Matt Llano while Jane Kibii will try to defend her title on the women's side.

Also included: Meb Keflezighi (who is not running NYC) discussing his recent problems throwing up in races.

With only four men in the field who have broken 2:10 in the last three years, it's not totally crazy to think an American could win NYC on Sunday, particularly since Dathan Ritzenhein has had a great buildup.

Huddle and Conley will make their marathon debuts as they compete with Kellyn Taylor, Sara Hall and Annie Bersagel while Ritz will line up alongside Ryan Vail and Matt Llano.

There are no more press conferences. It is time for the Trials! What does the overlooked #4 seed in the men's race think about being slighted?

Video with Luke Puskedra, Bobby Curtis, Matt Llano, Elkanah Kibet, Nick Arciniaga, and Fernando Cabada.

Meb, Ritz and Rupp will get plenty of attention this week, so we wanted to start our previews by focusing on the men who have a shot at the Olympic team if any of the Big 3 falter. In 2012, we only had a list of 6 outside of the eventual top 4. This year, the list is 20 deep.

We break down the race and the amazing performance of Eliud Kipchoge,  Matt Llano running a 2:12:28 PR, Reid Coolsaet just missing the Canadian record and Gladys Cherono joining the sub 2:20 club.

The world record is on everyone's mind and Eliud Kipchoge (London champ) and Emmanuel Mutai (2:03:13 PB) will give it their best go in Berlin on Sunday? Check out our preview as we assess their chances, discuss whether Geoffrey Mutai is done, and wonder if Reid Coolsaet can get the 39-year old Canadian record. Plus Berlin, not Chicago or New York, may have the most # of elite Americans this fall in Shadrack Biwott, Sean Quigley, Matt Llano and Gabe Proctor 

Men's field has Ryan Hall, Shadrack Biwott, Matt Llano, 61:30 half-marathoner Scotty Bauhs (debut) and ultra-marathoners Sage Canaday and Max King. Women's side led by Janet Bawcom, Brianne Nelson and Sara Hall in her debut.

Meb Keflezighi goes for the three-peat against a field that includes Josphat Boit, Shadrack Biwott, Diego Estrada and Girma Mecheso. In the women's race, marathon specialists Annie Bersagel and Lauren Kleppin will attempt to hold off U.S. 10,000 champ Kim Conley. Sara Hall and 2012 Olympian Janet Bawcom are also in the field. Races start at 6:55 a.m. CT on Sunday.

The 2:05:25-man will face Debeb Tolossa and Aaron Braun. The women's race is led by 2:25:39 runner Fatuma Sado who faces Biruktait Degefa (2:26:22) and Serena Burla. The half will once again be the US Half-Marathon Championships and features Meb Keflezighi, Josphat Boit, Matt Llano, Janet Bawcom, Sara Hall, Kim Conley and Becky Wade.

Bobby Curtis led the way in 2:11:20 in 9th, Jake Riley had a nice debut and Gabe Proctor turned heads by going out hard and PRing.