On April 17, athletics fans across the world were united by the Boston Marathon.
The day marked one of the toughest moments in the career life of Olympic champion and world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge.
His hopes of winning the marathon went up in smoke after falling away with 14km to go.
A month later, Kipchoge recalled moments just before, during and after the race.
"It's been a month since the @bostonmarathon. Today we reflect on life's ups and downs, and the challenges that we faced that day," he tweeted.
In a video posted on Wednesday, Kipchoge said the moment after the race was a disappointment, considering he had been preparing for the competition for five months, during which he kept a positive mindset.
In a quick rejoinder, however, the marathoner adds that "it's a challenge and what has happened has happened, we have no control and life continues."
He said he had started the race in a full gear, positive mindset and happy mood but things went sideways while on the track.
The champion said his energy came down after about three quarters, but this did not deter his resolve to finish the race.
"I kept my eyes on the finish line. I crossed it and that was it," he said.
He finished sixth in his debut at the Boston Marathon in a time of 02:09:23.
He adds that after the race, he received positive remarks from the sponsors, management, team and fans across the world.
"That's a huge motivation that I am doing the right thing and that life is about ups and downs," Kipchoge added.
"That is a huge motivation that I will bounce back."
