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 to say I gave it my best shot.

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

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

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

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

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

As an athlete, there are advantages being with a team and getting regular physio...

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 the beginning of the year, has gone pretty well.

Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before.

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

Actually I don't choose to expose myself in public. I choose to compete; the other side just comes with the package.

People are fighting so hard for attention and recognition, rather than fighting for their goals and dreams. They get attention they ask for, but their dreams are not known nor lived.

One of my favorite things: good conversation with good friends.

Men's loyalty to their women dies hard - and almost always too late. ("I'm Dangerous Tonight")

She felt the lurch of a head rush. The boy who had not paid attention to her

We have a very real God with a very real presence.

Break in the sun till the sun breaks down, And death shall have no dominion.

The system of private property is the most important guaranty of freedom, not only for those who own property, but scarcely less for those who do not.

I have taken roads that I wished I had not traveled on. And I'm traveling on some pretty exciting ones, too.

Whenever you are to do a thing, though it can never be known but to yourself, ask yourself how you would act were all the world looking at you, and act accordingly.

Tell everyone what you want to do and someone will want to help you do it.