Former Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon champion Leelamma Alphonso is optimistic of winning the 21km women's veteran category (45-55 age group) this time.


Leelamma Alphonso trains at Five Gardens, Matunga yesterday. Pic/Satyajit Desai

The 45-year-old, who has not been able to run competitively for the last two years due to a knee injury, eyes a podium finish this Sunday. Leelamma won gold at the Goa Half Marathon in December clocking one hour 46 minutes.