USAs 5000m 8th placer Parsons explains the process and decision to get dual citizenship and transfer allegiance to Germany. "I like to think I'm a fun-loving guy and I'm appreciative of my rivals and competitors. I plan on going into Germany pissing people off by beating them.  I have no sense, I have zero sense of what they think of me They'll have to get used it."

At this race 2-years ago, Gabius broke the national record with a 2:08:33 run.

Canova thinks Gabius has a lot of potential, especially in tactical, unrabbited races like the Olympics and Worlds. Gabius says Meb Keflizighi's NYC and Boston wins inspire him.

Lima beat out Lani Rutto by 8 seconds while Tollesa just outsprinted Dinknesh Mekash with 2:23:12. Germany’s Arne Gabius took down a 27-year-old national record in 4th with 2:08:33. *Results *MB: Arne Gabius German Record 2:08:3 *MB: Renato Canova thinks German Arne Gabius can run 2:07:30 this weekend

Lima beat out Lani Rutto by 8-seconds while Tollesa just outsprinted Dinknesh Mekash with 2:23:12. Germany's Arne Gabius took down a 27-year-old national record in 4th with 2:08:33. *MB: Arne Gabius German Record 2:08:32

For locals, the interesting story will be 2:09:32-man Arne Gabius who is gunning for the 27-year-old German record of 2:08:47 (Jörg Peter - 1988).

Ethiopia’s Sutume Asefa Kebede leads the women's field.

Press conference highlights from Gladys Cherono, Aberu Kebede and Germany's Anna Hahner.

Sutume Asefa Kebede and Elizeba Cherono lead the women's field.

James Rungara wins half in Nice, France in 60:12 while Ednah Kimaiko wins women's race in 70:45.

Ethiopian Sutume Asefa Kebede won the women's race in 31:49 while the half-marathon was won by Abraham Yano (61:06) and Maryanne Wangari Wanjiru (71:12). At the Giro Media Blenio 10K, Victor Chumo (28:19) got the win.

Gabius is coached by Renato Canova who feels Gabius could go for the 2:08:47 German NR. Gabius is the first German to go sub-2:10 in 24-years.
*MB: Arne Gabius (2:09 M debut) EZ and LR pace: 5:50 min/mi - Never runs slower...

His top competition will be Vincent Kipruto (2:05:13). CR holder Meselech Melkamu (2:21:01) leads women's field as she faces Aberu Kebede (2:20:30) and Sharon Cherop (2:22:28).

Dennis Kimetto and Emmanuel Mutai put on a marathoning exhibition on the streets of Berlin and both broke the previous world record in the marathon and Kimetto was rewarded with a 2:02:57, the first sub 2:03:00 ever. *Video Highlights

A nice PB and win for Beragel after her 13th place finish at the World Half Marathon Championships.