Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe
Paula Jane Radcliffe, MBEis an English long-distance runner. She is the current women's world record holder in the marathon with her time of 2 hours 15 minutes and 25 seconds. She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon, three-time New York Marathon champion, and won the 2002 Chicago Marathon...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionRunner
Date of Birth17 December 1973
running home clubs
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.
running years worry
It's totally different from last year because I came in with good shape with no health worries so it was about going out there and running well and enjoying it.
moving fall cry
I've always been good at putting things behind me–I fall apart, do my crying bit, and then put it away and move on.
smile laughing nervous
You see, with me, when I'm nervous, I smile and laugh.
athlete race wish
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.
should-have looks might
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.
girl fun winning
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.
guilty pleasure feels
I don't feel guilty in having pleasure!
running men two
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.
children going-away my-children
I don't like going away from my children.
people needs
I apologise to people when I need to.
athlete thinking careers
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.
race shapes lines
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.
new-york thinking winning
I was thinking back to all the time in the gym, working hard, and that spurred me on [winning New York marathon just ten months after giving birth