I'm not a marriage expert, quite clearly.

I made publicity contracts with Nike, several broadcasting companies and airline companies within Australia.

I want to be a positive role model, especially for kids and Aboriginal people... When people see me, often all they see is another Australian athlete having a go. It isn't until they see the full Cathy Freeman picture that they realise how proud I am of my ancestry and heritage. I'd like a little more tolerance and acceptance of my culture and all the differing cultures that make up Australia.

I made my first Australian senior team when I was 16, first Olympics when I was 19, and I retired. I'm 32, I retired four years ago, so a good third of my life or nearly a third of my life has been all about running.

I have time to breathe, time to be myself more often, I am a lot more relaxed and less guarded.

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

I want to keep my private life private.