I started training again four months after giving birth, and it was strange not to be fully in control - I'm so used to my body performing at a certain level, but it wasn't. I was like, 'Oh, man, can we go back to where we were, please?' Jessica Ennis-Hill backbirthbody share on social
I have always been small and one of the smallest heptathletes out there. And earlier in my career, I was faced with coaches and athletes who felt I was too small to be a multi-eventer. It gives you a push to show you can do it. Jessica Ennis-Hill athletecareercoach share on social
There is a need to be the best you can be. You can't panic; you concentrate. When I run up to the hurdles, I'm very nervous, but I'll tend to think about technical things to keep my mind focused. Jessica Ennis-Hill concentratefocushurdle Change image and share on social
From 15 or 16, I always wanted to be an Olympic champion, but I don't think you ever believe it until it actually happens. Jessica Ennis-Hill championolympicwant Change image and share on social
I love being part of campaigns and events that are working with kids and just sharing my personal experiences. Jessica Ennis-Hill campaigneventexperience Change image and share on social
To be confident going out and performing, I need to be with my son for as long as possible; then I know I'm happy, and he's happy, and I can go out and put all my energy into performing. Jessica Ennis-Hill confidentenergyhappy Change image and share on social
I get my competitive edge from my mum. When we're together, we're competitive about little things - it'll be, 'I can bake cakes better than you can.' But she's never been a pushy parent; she's always just supported me. Jessica Ennis-Hill bakecakecompetitive share on social
I don't wear strappy tops. Everyone feels self-conscious about something on their body. It's just finding a style that works for you, and I don't really suit strappy tops or dresses, so I avoid them. Jessica Ennis-Hill avoidbodyconscious Change image and share on social
I started training with school friends and, one by one, they all dropped out. When we became teenagers, it seemed more exciting to go shopping at weekends. My mum told me not to worry about what my friends were doing and to stick at it. Jessica Ennis-Hill dropexcitfriend share on social
I dislike conflict, so I do try and steer clear of arguments. Apart from with my coach. Who I literally have an argument with every day. Jessica Ennis-Hill argumentclearcoach Change image and share on social
