People are lying when they say that their record being broken is good for the development of the event. I would like mine to remain as long as possible, please. Paula Radcliffe Read Quote
When you get close to race day, there’s that anticipation and excitement – it’s the same whatever level you’re running at because the marathon is like a festival. Paula Radcliffe Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I’ve no desire to do one of those 50-mile races like the Comrades or anything like that. Paula Radcliffe Read Quote
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. Paula Radcliffe Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I actually got a nice surprise about being a mother because I expected it to be harder and to have to make more adaptations. Paula Radcliffe Read Quote
