2,014th

W = Reporter M = Jim
W: Hello Jim. I’m from your local newspaper the Daily Post and I’d like to ask you some questions about the London marathon race that you’ve just finished.
M:That’s right. What would you like to know?
W: Firstly, for the benefit of our readers, exactly how long is the marathon?
M:It’s 26 miles 385 yards, or if you’d like it in metric it’s 42,195 kilometers.
W: Thanks. Now how many runners were there altogether?
M:More than ever this year...there were 16,417.
W:My goodness, that’s a lot! What position did you finish in the race, Jim?
M:Well, I’m quite pleased with my performance. I came 2,014th.
W:That’s better than last year, isn’t it?
M:Yes, I finished 3,470th then—but it was my first effort.
W:By the way, what time did the race start today?
M:9 o’clock. And the winner finished at 11:30.
W:So he took two and a half hours. That’s excellent. How long did you take?
M: Three and three quarter hours—but I know I can do better. Did you know that the record is 2 hours 10 minutes?
W:I didn’t know. That’s fantastic! Do you know how long the slowest runner took?
M:No...he hasn’t finished yet!