I'm drinking lots of herbal tea.

I felt so full of gratitude and humility that I clasped my hands in front of me, closed my eyes and said a silent prayer of thanks to God... I had at last achieved something I'd wanted for so long... My insides bubbled with happiness. It was a dream come true.

I was always surrounded by expectation from the very first race I ran as a 5-year-old.

I'm so lucky. I have such a great support system. All I have to do is run.

My story has resonated around the world. I am just Catherine, I just like to run. And I'll run with opportunities.

Being overseas at the time it all kind of happened was perfect because I had no idea that it was going to attract so much media attention and provoke these lovely people calling in and offering up their opinions and advice.

I lie around the floor with my cats Billy and Jazz or watch DVDs with my best friends.