Marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei is aiming for a personal best at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon on Friday. 

The event will be the first race of her 2020 season as she prepares for the London Marathon in April and the Tokyo Olympic Games in the summer.

The 25 year-old Kenyan told Nation Sport: "Friday's race has attracted a competitive field and promises to be tough. My target is to run well, and to possibly register my personal best in the race.

"I have trained for the last few months and I will stick to my game plan in the race."

Other contestants at the event include compatriot and former World Half Marathon Championships title holder Peres Jepchirchir and the third fastest woman over the distance Fancy Chemutai.

Kosgei broke the world record for the marathon in Chicago last year with a time of two hours, 14 minutes and four seconds. 

And in the same year she ran the fastest half marathon time in history when she clocked one hour, four minutes and 28 seconds at the Great North Run Half Marathon.

"I may have clocked the fastest time in Great North Run Half Marathon at the time, but it was not recognised for world record. I will nevertheless give RAK Half Marathon a good shot as I try to lower that time," she added.

The Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon will be held in the United Arab Emirates on Friday (21st February).