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 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
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
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
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
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

I try not to worry about things that I can't control.

Paula Radcliffe
- Control
- Things
- Worry
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
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