Paula Radcliffe Quotes

United Kingdom, Athlete
December 17, 1973

Paula Jane Radcliffe, MBE is a Britishlong-distance runner. She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), three-time New York Marathon champion (2004, 2007, 2008), and 2002 Chicago Marathon winner. She has held the Women’s World Record time of 2:15:25 for the marathon since 2003.

I've been to three Olympics and I don't feel I've ever quite achieved my best at any of them.

Paula Radcliffe
- Best
- Achieved
- Olympics
I prefer just a women's race. It's a totally different game mentally.

Paula Radcliffe
- Women
- Race
- Prefer

At big championships it's not the fastest person, it's the person who gets it right on the day.

Paula Radcliffe
Go in any direction..seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.

Paula Radcliffe
- Courage
- Strength
- Feet
I try not to worry about things that I can't control.

Paula Radcliffe
- Control
- Worry
- Things
Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package.

Paula Radcliffe
- Public
- Side
- Compete
Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!

Paula Radcliffe
- Dreams
- Limits
- Boundaries
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
- Success
- Event
- Marathon

From my training I can get a good idea of what I'm capable of.

Paula Radcliffe
- Training
- Idea
- Capable
Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before.

Paula Radcliffe
- Goal
- Race
- Faster
You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud.

Paula Radcliffe
- Strong
- Being
- Rude