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
I just want to be in the best shape I can be. Not to stand on that start line and say: 'Oh my God, I have this injury and that injury.' I just want to be able to go out and race. Paula Radcliffe godinjuryline 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
I'm confident of what I have to achieve in the buildup to London 2012. Paula Radcliffe achievebuildupconfident Change image and share on social
I've no desire to do one of those 50-mile races like the Comrades or anything like that. Paula Radcliffe comradedesirehave Change image and 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
I apologise to people when I need to. Paula Radcliffe apologisepeople Change image and share on social
In my Olympic history I don't think I have achieved my potential as an athlete. That's what I want when I look back at my career. I want to be able to say I gave it my best shot. Paula Radcliffe achieveathleteback Change image and share on social
For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you're capable of. Paula Radcliffe athletebigcapable Change image and share on social