Paula Radcliffe Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“Today was not about times, it was about getting in there, enjoying the race, and enjoying the atmosphere”
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“Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!”
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“As an athlete, there are advantages being with a team and getting regular physio.”
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“From my training I can get a good idea of what I'm capable of.”
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“You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud.”
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“Go in any direction..seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.”
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“I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal.”
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“I prefer just a women's race. It's a totally different game mentally.”
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“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.”
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“I try not to worry about things that I can't control.”
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“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.”
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“I have been doing 120 miles a week, when normally I would do about 140.”
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“I think your body is just a little bit stronger after pregnancy.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“I'm confident of what I have to achieve in the buildup to London 2012.”
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“I've been to three Olympics and I don't feel I've ever quite achieved my best at any of them.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“I don't like going away from my children.”
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“Yeah, ideally, I'd probably wish to be more anonymous. But scrutiny and success go together. And I want to be successful.”
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“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.”
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“There's always going to be somebody who takes a dislike to you and you can't waste time worrying about it.”
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“I am not driven by any bitterness by what happened in Athens. I learnt a lot of lessons from it and probably came through it a stronger person in the end. There have been a lot of near misses, and that's taught me to keep persevering and that there is a chance it can come right.”
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“It's important that athletes can compete on a level playing field. And youngsters coming into the sport can know that if they are working hard and training hard, they'll see a true reflection of where they stand and what they can achieve worldwide and not be swayed by people who are cheating.”
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“I can't imagine living and not running.”
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“Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package.”
-- Paula Radcliffe
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