Franz Gschiegl used to drive bike races and denied ultra runs. Since the premiere of the Vienna City Marathon in 1984, he has finished the finish at all races over the classic distance, and has already covered 1688 kilometers in Vienna Marathons. He is one of just six finishers who did it. His personal best is two hours and 50 minutes. On Sunday, too, the now 69-year-old Lower Austrian is back in the 42nd edition, he wants to stay under four hours. Gschiegl about the ideal preparation, motivation, lows and anxious moments.