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Paula Radcliffe Quotes

Paula Radcliffe quotes

English Athlete December 17, 1973

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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. Paula Radcliffe
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. Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe quote: "I am not going to let Athens affect the rest of my life."
I am not going to let Athens affect the rest of my life. Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe quote: "I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is..."
I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal. Paula Radcliffe
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
Paula Radcliffe quote: "You see, with me, when I'm nervous, I smile and laugh."
You see, with me, when I'm nervous, I smile and laugh. Paula Radcliffe
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
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
I've had a lot of success over the years racing in New York, but the main point is that I feel the marathon is a different event, a lot more my event. Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe quote: "I've been to three Olympics and I don't feel I've ever quite..."
I've been to three Olympics and I don't feel I've ever quite achieved my best at any of them. Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe quote: "I've always been good at putting things behind me - I fall..."
I've always been good at putting things behind me - I fall apart, do my crying bit and then put it away and move it. Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe quote: "Yeah, ideally, I'd probably wish to be more anonymous. But..."
Yeah, ideally, I'd probably wish to be more anonymous. But scrutiny and success go together. And I want to be successful. Paula Radcliffe
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. Paula Radcliffe
If you look back at my marathons and ask whether I would swap one of them for my one balls-up, of course I would. But you can't choose. You have to make the best of it on the day. Paula Radcliffe
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

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