Reporter:My name’s Tom French.
I’m speaking to you from the ExCel Centre in London’s Docklands.
We are visiting this year’s Marathon Expo.
Reporter:This is the Trade Fair of the London Marathon.
It’s very noisy!
There are hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors here.
Reporter:This is a big international event.But it’s like a village!
People are talking and laughing like old friends.
Reporter:I’m standing with one of the competitors.
Let me introduce Paul Bruce.Hi,Paul!
Reporter:Paul,please tell our listeners.
This is your first Marathon,isn’t it?
Paul:Yes,it is.
Reporter:Are you looking forward to Sunday?
Paul:Yes,I am.
Reporter:That’s the spirit,Paul!Good luck on Sunday!