the athletics season comes to an end in january and foreign athletes have to choose from many such international marathons being held in the month they might select nagpur if its held at a later date he said international athlete monika raut who had finished third among indians and was first from nagpur in the 2011 marathon expressed disappointment over the postponement i was eager to run and wanted to better my performance in unfortunately as the event wont be held this year on the scheduled date i did not start preparations i also came to know that it is likely to be held soon she said raut too said that winter is the best season for long distance running it will be a tough task for all the participants and athletes will have to prepare much harder yet most athletes are looking forward to the event no matter when it is held raut saidon the wrong foot marathon requires the help of police and district administration they would be busy for the municipal polls in february nmc nit and district administration yet to cough up their contributions for 2011 marathon organizers committed to holding it later in the year athletes say winter is the best time as it helps set personal bests postponement could be an advantage as the event will not be held in the cluttered month of january