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
trying too-much pressure
The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape.
race next-week target
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.
justice able chance
I have not had the chance to go out there and do myself justice in an Olympic marathon yet. I have not been able to get to an Olympic marathon injury-free yet.
running sight feet
Go in any direction..seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.
sports running race
Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before.
ideas training i-can
From my training I can get a good idea of what I'm capable of.
team athlete advantage
As an athlete, there are advantages being with a team and getting regular physio.
being-strong rude true-to-yourself
You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud.
running couple believe
You can't become a winner overnight, or even in a couple of years-it takes time... You will lose races and you will have to accept that, learn from it and believe that you'll win the next one, knowing that you'll probably lose that as well. All the time you have to keep believing that one day you will win.
running race atmosphere
Today was not about times, it was about getting in there, enjoying the race, and enjoying the atmosphere
dream laughing limits
Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!
knew pleased race win won
I'm pleased to have won the race and win the championship, ... I knew I was well-prepared for this race.
came pleased race supported win
I'm just pleased to win the race and win the championship because that's what I came here for. And it was important to do that, not just for me, but for everyone else that supported me as well.