I am not going to let Athens affect the rest of my life..

I apologise to people when I need to..

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..

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

I deliberately returned slowly to training after Raphael was born and everything, apart from being bitten by a dog while out training in Monaco at th….

In the marathon anything can happen..

I have achieved a lot and I'm grateful for that - I'm just a bit greedy because I want to add the Olympics. It's once every four years - everyone wan….

Today was not about times, it was about getting in there, enjoying the race, and enjoying the atmosphere.

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….

I have been doing 120 miles a week, when normally I would do about 140..

Plenty of people who are 38 have run really well in the marathon..

You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud..

I'm confident of what I have to achieve in the buildup to London 2012..

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

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 t….

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….

For an athlete, the biggest pressure comes from within. You know what you want to do and what you're capable of..

I felt totally myself, nothing like the emptiness and horrible feeling I had then [pulling out the Olympics] - no dizziness..

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

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 qualifyi….

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