Jepkosgei gears up for New York show

Laikipia Air Base's Hellen Obiri (right) lead followed by Joyceline Jepkosgei of Marsabit Air base in the 10km Senior Women race during the 37th edition of the Kenya Defence Forces Cross Country Championship at Moi Air base on Jan 12, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

World half marathon record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei gears up for New York half marathon on March 17 before making her marathon debut.

Jepkosgei had promised last year that she would step up to full marathon but made an about-turn and decided to have one race before lining up in 42 km show. She will carry her 64.51 world record mark set at 2017 Valencia Half Marathon to the start line.