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
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 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
The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape. Paula Radcliffe bigdangergood 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
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. Paula Radcliffe achieveathletecheat 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
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. Paula Radcliffe berlincountryearly share on social