DURBAN - Gerda Steyn is one of South Africa's most decorated long-distance runners.
She's back at the Comrades Marathon after a two-year break.
The 32-year-old skipped out on last year's race because of her participation in the Boston Marathon.
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All eyes will be on Steyn as she returns for the 96th edition after winning the Two Oceans Marathon this year.
"It's impossible for me not to think about the record. I want to focus on producing the best performance that I can produce as an athlete," she said.
"We all know it’s a long way and a lot can happen and first I will have to see where I am in the first half of the race, see where the competition is lying, see who is looking strong and who isn’t.
"And only in the later stages of the race I will start focusing on finish time. That for me is the best approach.”