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. Paula Radcliffe backdefinelife Change image and share on social
I have always loved running on the roads, ever since I used to take part in relays for my club when I was 12 and 13. I felt really at home on the surface. Paula Radcliffe clubfelthome Change image and share on social
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. Paula Radcliffe athletebigday share on social
Running gives me a lot of pleasure. It's something I'll always do, as long as I can. Paula Radcliffe longlotpleasure Change image and share on social
I prefer just a women's race. It's a totally different game mentally. Paula Radcliffe gamementallyprefer Change image and share on social
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. But you can't choose. You have to make the best of it on the day. Paula Radcliffe backballchoose Change image and share on social
At big championships it's not the fastest person, it's the person who gets it right on the day. Paula Radcliffe bigchampionshipday Change image and share on social
From my training I can get a good idea of what I'm capable of. Paula Radcliffe capablegoodidea Change image and share on social
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. Paula Radcliffe daygoalgood Change image and share on social
