Paddy Power lay 10,000 to 1 odds on Emmet to win New York City Marathon

A big thanks to Michelle Daly who helped get Paddypower.com to provide odds on my chances in the New York City Marathon.

A full list of the odds on offer can be found here. The standout odds obviously being the 10,000 to 1 shot at victory. Given there's around 40,000 runners, these odds do tend to overstate my chances.

Paddy Power have been great, they're offering a broad mix of betting options so it's well worth checking out. Across the board there's great value to be had so it's well worth a look...and if you happen to win feel free to donate part of your winnings to the campaign.

Yes, we'll shamelessly ask for donations whenever a chance arises. Also just to clarify, and this is no disrespect to PP who we think are awesome, the bets don't go towards the fundraising. It's just good old fashioned gambling.

Before anyone asks. No, I am not going to deliberately come last. I know 200 to 1 makes it sound like a good idea but seriously I am not going to do that.

For anyone looking at betting on specific times, here's the form:
My PB is 6 hours 49 minutes but I was 4 stone lighter when I set that. My time last year was 7 hours 15 minutes however I did the half marathon this year a full 19 minutes faster than last year's half marathon.

The other point of note to keep in mind is that I'm unfamiliar with the course and it's meant to be a tough one however it's also meant to a fast course, faster than Dublin.

In essence you've a choice between history and what-have-you-done-for-me-lately. Best of luck to all the punters out there.