Lelisa Desisa

A week from the heart of Lelisa Desisa’s marathon training reveals the work that has taken him to the podium in Boston, New York and Doha.

Five return, but the New York men's race will be no mere re-run, as each brings new success and confidence.

Tune in Sunday morning to watch returning champions and exciting newcomers battle through the streets of the five boroughs.

Desisa, the two-time Boston champion, says on Monday he can beat the 2:05:59 he posted in November to win New York City.

Desisa will be going for his third Boston Marathon win; Rotich her second.

Ethiopians Lemi Berhanu and Aselefech Mergia each won $200,000 for their winning efforts.

Several former Boston winners are among the field of 36 elite runners.

American Molly Huddle earns a spot on the podium with her 1:09:22 performance.

The American recently won the U.S. 5K and 20K titles.

There are eight men with sub-2:06 credentials, 12 women with sub-2:24 marks.

Lelisa Desisa and Rita Jeptoo won the men's and women's titles at this year's race.

Kim Smith and Stephen Sambu capture B.A.A. Distance Medley crowns.