2017 Virgin Money London Press Conference for Elite Men: Abel Kirui, Bedan Karoki, Feyisa Lelisa,

Feyisa Lelisa, Abel Kirui, Ghirmay Ghebrlessie, Kenenisa Bekele, Bedan Karoki, photo by The Shoe Addicts/Adam Johnson-Eder

The pressers at 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon are hosted by (1984 Olympian) Tim Hutchings. Hutchings does his homework, has a wicked sense of humor and provides the media with strong comments from key athletes as they consider their upcoming races. This presser featured Bedan Karoki, Feyisa Lelisa and Abel Kirui. Video is from my iphone and has much of the first presser.

Bedan Karoki has won a series of fast half marathons, and is focused on his debut marathon. Feyisa Lelisa is the 2016 Rio Silver medalist for the marathon and Abel Kirui, a two time World Champion, won the recent Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Tim Hutchings with Bedan Karoki, Abel Kirui, Feyisa Lelisa, photo by The Shoe Addicts, Adam Johnson-Eder