<p>Ethiopia’s distance running great Tirunesh Dibaba declared herself fit for Sunday’s Airtel Delhi Half Marathon despite having a recovery period of just five weeks from the gruelling Berlin Marathon.</p>.<p>Three-time Olympic gold winner in the 5,000m and 10,000m, Dibaba ran an outstanding time of 2:18:55 at the Berlin Marathon on September 16 but she said she has recovered quickly despite the short amount of time between the two races.</p>.<p>“One of my plans was to run a 21K (half marathon) after Berlin and my manager told me about Delhi, and I thought it was a good idea,” said Dibaba, who has turned into one of the world’s top road runners after a medal-laden track and cross country career.</p>.<p>“I’ve recovered more-or-less, although I wanted to run faster in Berlin. I’ve come to Delhi with the first target of winning,” added Dibaba.</p>.<p>Current half marathon world record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei said weather conditions would be key in the race on Sunday.</p>
<p>Ethiopia’s distance running great Tirunesh Dibaba declared herself fit for Sunday’s Airtel Delhi Half Marathon despite having a recovery period of just five weeks from the gruelling Berlin Marathon.</p>.<p>Three-time Olympic gold winner in the 5,000m and 10,000m, Dibaba ran an outstanding time of 2:18:55 at the Berlin Marathon on September 16 but she said she has recovered quickly despite the short amount of time between the two races.</p>.<p>“One of my plans was to run a 21K (half marathon) after Berlin and my manager told me about Delhi, and I thought it was a good idea,” said Dibaba, who has turned into one of the world’s top road runners after a medal-laden track and cross country career.</p>.<p>“I’ve recovered more-or-less, although I wanted to run faster in Berlin. I’ve come to Delhi with the first target of winning,” added Dibaba.</p>.<p>Current half marathon world record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei said weather conditions would be key in the race on Sunday.</p>