Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before. Paula Radcliffe fastgoalhave Change image and share on social
If I start planning then that's dangerous because then I have a target that I'm blinkered towards and I won't listen to the warning signs quite so much. I'd rather be in shape and then look around and say there's a race next week and jump into that than have it planned. Paula Radcliffe blinkerdangerousjump share on social
I am not going to let Athens affect the rest of my life. Paula Radcliffe affectathenslife 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 deliberately returned slowly to training after Raphael was born and everything, apart from being bitten by a dog whilst out training in Monaco at the beginning of the year, has gone pretty well. Paula Radcliffe bearbeginbite Change image and share on social
I prefer to be in tune with my surroundings and to be aware of things. I like listening to my foot strike and my breathing. It can be quite soothing. Paula Radcliffe awarebreathefoot Change image and share on social
A half marathon is a good way to have a bit of fun and race against those girls and learn a bit more about them. The world half marathon is a world championship at the end of the day and it's important. I've win it twice and it's a quality event. Paula Radcliffe bitechampionshipday share on social
