With less than 24 hours to go for the 21st edition of the Mumbai Marathon, it is time to get into the spirit, even if you are not competing. What makes Mumbai different from the other marathon cities in the world is the enthusiasm of the people, the encouragement they offer runners, not just the elite ones but amateurs, too, some plodding along, struggling to get to the finish line. 

Runners who come in to race from other cities and overseas, too, have often spoken about one of the best things about the Mumbai marathon — the boost they get from those who line the route.