Weini Kelati Ready For Marathon Debut At NYC Marathon 2026 | Press Conference Interview

Weini Kelati speaks at the TCS New York City Marathon press conference ahead of making her highly anticipated 26.2 debut.

She shared that she felt it was the right time to transition after completing five half marathons, noting that her training in Flagstaff adapted smoothly to higher mileage and marathon-specific workouts

She plans to focus on placement rather than time on the tough course while staying alert during the difficult late stages of the race and drawing energy from the cheering crowds.