World Marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge officially flagged off the London Marathon men's elite race .
Speaking on BBC One he said: "I love being in London. The crowd is always wonderful and it's great to see how the running community is coming together.
"London is like home to me and it is the place to be for a marathon.
"It is a very strong field [in the men's elite race]. I don't know if my time will be beaten today but records are made to be broken so you never know!
"I have known Mo Farah for a long time and I wish him all the best in his last race. He is an inspiring man."
