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… — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you're capable of. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
I've been to three Olympics and I don't feel I've ever quite achieved my best at any of them. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
I've had a lot of success over the years racing in New York, but the main point is that I feel the marathon is… — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
The cheats always have a way of justifying their behaviour - everyone else is getting away with it, so why shouldn't I? But because… — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
I was thinking back to all the time in the gym, working hard, and that spurred me on [winning New York marathon just ten… — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
As an athlete, there are advantages being with a team and getting regular physio. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
If you look back at my marathons and ask whether I would swap one of them for my one balls-up, of course I would.… — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
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… — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
I have achieved a lot and I'm grateful for that - I'm just a bit greedy because I want to add the Olympics. It's… — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
I have been doing 120 miles a week, when normally I would do about 140. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package. — Paula Radcliffe Copy Share Image
