Between 1991 and 1997 I had really serious asthma.

I don't agree with everything Madonna's done but she is fearless.

I'm doing something now where I'm going to have to learn so much and that takes time nurturing, those kinds of relationships.

I have a friend who, if she has a bad hair day, it affects her whole mood because it is part of her sexuality, her confidence. I don't have that problem any more.

My last real race was at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000.

I've had my fair share of being dismissed. But I'm only about to turn 30. And when I finish running, I'm going to be a dangerous woman.

I quite clearly have made the right decision in my heart, retirement was the way.