Being a mother changes perspective. Things that were once really important, the sole focus of your life, aren't the same. Jessica Ennis-Hill focusimportantlife Change image and share on social
Some athletes feel they have to show they're confident and talk about what they're going to achieve. I don't think there's anything wrong with just quietly believing in yourself and just getting on with it. You don't have to talk about it all the time; you want your performances to show for it. Jessica Ennis-Hill achieveathletebelieve share on social
As soon as I had a child, he became the priority. Now, I fit my training around him. I've changed as an athlete. Jessica Ennis-Hill athletechangechild Change image and share on social
After I stop competing, I'd like to do something that inspires people to get active and fit. Jessica Ennis-Hill activecompetefit 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 think, now that I am a mother, I look at other mums like Jo Pavey and just mums that go back to work and work incredibly hard, and I have so much admiration and appreciation for how hard it is. Jessica Ennis-Hill admirationappreciationback Change image and share on social
I think that's one of the first things you'd say if you met me: that I am just nice and smiley. And that's how I might appear when I'm not competing. But I'm totally different when it comes to sport. It's just something that seems to be within me. It's not external or visual. But it's within me. Jessica Ennis-Hill competeexternalmeet 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
I love championships. That's when I want to be at my best. I love those environments. It brings the best out of me. Jessica Ennis-Hill bringchampionshipenvironment 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