The renowned marathon will be participated by more than 50,000 runners across the globe. [break]
According to Maharjan, he has targeted gold in the event.
Organizing a press meet in the capital on Sunday, Maharjan said he has been training twice a day under legendary marathon runner Baikuntha Manandhar and coach Sushil Narsingh Rana.
“The winner of Sydney Marathon last year in 50-55 age group had completed the distance in 3 hours 2 minutes. My current timing is 2 hours 45 minutes to 50 minutes. Thus I am optimistic of securing the first position,” Maharjan said adding, “My timing in New York City Marathon has also boosted my confidence.” Maharjan had finished the distance in 2 hours 51 minutes 33 seconds in New York Marathon in November last year.
After retiring as national player Maharjan has competed in about a dozen of international marathons. Maharjan is the 5,000m gold medallist of 2003 Malaysian Open Master and 10,000 m Asian Masters Athletics held in Malaysia in 2010. Maharjan, the proprietor of Harati Restaurant has competed in several other marathons since 2002 on his own expenses.
He has competed in Osai Asia Veteran Marathon, Japan (2002), Iwate Kitakami Marathon, Japan (2007), Boston Marathon (2008), Tokyo Marathon (2009), Nagano Marathon, Japan (2010), New York City Marathon (2011).
However, Lama has been suffering from minor illness for a week. “I have not trained since last week due to tonsilitis.
Maharjan will be accompanied by his wife Radha Maharjan.
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