Paula Radcliffe

I don't feel guilty in having pleasure!

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

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

It's important that athletes can compete on a level playing field. And youngsters coming into the sport can know that if they are working hard and training hard, they'll see a true reflection of where they stand and what they can achieve worldwide and not be swayed by people who are cheating.

I don't like going away from my children.

I deliberately returned slowly to training after Raphael was born and everything, apart from being bitten by a dog whilst out training in Monaco at the beginning of the year, has gone pretty well.

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

There's always going to be somebody who takes a dislike to you and you can't waste time worrying about it.

I cry all the time.

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 qualifying time in Berlin earlier this year and my sole focus is getting in the right shape for London.

I actually got a nice surprise about being a mother because I expected it to be harder and to have to make more adaptations.