James Milner Finishes New York City Marathon on His Debut

Former footballer James Milner finished his first marathon at the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

The 40-year-old Englishman played 658 Premier League games, more than any other player in the competition’s history.

He built his marathon training around three or four runs a week, gradually increasing the distance.

His longest training run was just over 32 kilometres, short of the marathon’s 42.195 kilometres.

The race marked a new goal after his long football career, in which fitness was a major part of his reputation.

New York’s course is hilly, and Milner said he was prepared to start faster and try to hold on if needed.

The available information does not give his finishing time or say what he plans to do next.