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
Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package. Paula Radcliffe choosecompeteexpose Change image and share on social
You see, with me, when I'm nervous, I smile and laugh. Paula Radcliffe laughnervoussmile Change image and share on social
I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal. Paula Radcliffe bronzehappymedal Change image and share on social
You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud. Paula Radcliffe loudrudestrong Change image and share on social
Plenty of people who are 38 have run really well in the marathon. Paula Radcliffe marathonpeopleplenty Change image and share on social
When you get close to race day, there's that anticipation and excitement - it's the same whatever level you're running at because the marathon is like a festival. Paula Radcliffe anticipationcloseday Change image and share on social
In the week before a race, I try to stay away from germ areas. I keep disinfectant wipes in my bag for when I have to use a supermarket trolley or something like that. Paula Radcliffe areabagdisinfectant Change image and share on social
I've been to three Olympics and I don't feel I've ever quite achieved my best at any of them. Paula Radcliffe achievefeelhave Change image and share on social
I have always run as hard as I can. You are not going to run any harder with or without men. You are running on your own two feet. Paula Radcliffe foothardman Change image and share on social
