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I am not going to let Athens affect the rest of my life.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
A half marathon is a good way to have a bit of fun and race against those girls and learn a bit more about them. The world half marathon is a world championship at the end of the day and it's important. I've win it twice and it's a quality event.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I can't imagine living and not running.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I have been doing 120 miles a week, when normally I would do about 140.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
It's totally different from last year because I came in with good shape with no health worries so it was about going out there and running well and enjoying it.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
From my training I can get a good idea of what I'm capable of.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I am not driven by any bitterness by what happened in Athens. I learnt a lot of lessons from it and probably came through it a stronger person in the end. There have been a lot of near misses, and that's taught me to keep persevering and that there is a chance it can come right.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
It's important that athletes can compete on a level playing field. And youngsters coming into the sport can know that if they are working hard and training hard, they'll see a true reflection of where they stand and what they can achieve worldwide and not be swayed by people who are cheating.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an athlete. That's what I want when I look back at my career. I want to be able to say I gave it my best shot.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I just want to be in the best shape I can be. Not to stand on that start line and say: 'Oh my God, I have this injury and that injury.' I just want to be able to go out and race.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
No one remembers who came fourth.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
As an athlete, there are advantages being with a team and getting regular physio.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I set myself some specific goals, but the key one is just getting myself into as good a shape as possible for one day this year: the Olympic marathon.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
You can wish as hard as you like but all that really matters is the shape you're in on the day of the race. I've always felt these really big races aren't necessarily won by whoever is the fastest. They're won by the athlete who is the smartest and in the best shape on the day.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you're capable of.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
To represent your country at a home Olympics is something special and I'm over the moon to be selected for Team GB. I was pleased to get the qualifying time in Berlin earlier this year and my sole focus is getting in the right shape for London.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
You can't magic yourself back 10 years.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I prefer just a women's race. It's a totally different game mentally.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
At big championships it's not the fastest person, it's the person who gets it right on the day.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
In the marathon anything can happen.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
An Olympic medal won't define my whole life, although it might look like it to onlookers. When I look back, I should have been able to get an Olympic medal.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I have always run as hard as I can. You are not going to run any harder with or without men. You are running on your own two feet.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I try not to worry about things that I can't control.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I don't feel guilty in having pleasure!
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I cry all the time.
Written by Paula Radcliffe
Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!
Written by Paula Radcliffe
I deliberately returned slowly to training after Raphael was born and everything, apart from being bitten by a dog whilst out training in Monaco at the beginning of the year, has gone pretty well.
Written by Paula Radcliffe

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