Rotterdam Marathon commentary

That was 14:57 for the last 5k. Lelisa is a stride behind but hanging on.

Shelley and Raymaeker hanging tough.

For those following along at home, the three Kenyans Kipruto, Mutai and Makau are running in a line abreast with Ethiopian Lelisa cruising a stride behind as they approach 40 km. Low 2:05 pace. And now back to our story....

Raymaeker drops Shelley!

Kipruto is wearing pink shoes.

Oooh, looks like Lelisa is losing touch for real this time.

lelisa fallin off

mutai surges

makau following

Mutai attacks!

Mutai-Makau-Kipruto-Lelisa

1:58:30 is the number we want at 40k for that sub-2:05.

Makau is up with Mutai, Kipruto 5m behind. It's the two Adidas runners over the two Nike runners.

1:58:37 at 40k. We may get a 2:04 out of this yet. Makau vs. Mutai.

mutai looks tired

Michael Shelley is an Aussie, recently stepped up from 1500m's. He is an animal, and respected as one of the toughest racers in the country.

mumbai stopped

Makau has a step on Mutai. Kwambai drops out!

wow kwambai walking again

yes kwambei...

Looks like Makau is finally living up to his potential. Leads Mutai by a stride.