The thing I do best is laugh.

I'll just let time happen. I don't have to articulate what may be or what may not be. I don't even do that to myself.

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

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.

Peace, unity and harmony!

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.

Australians are a fantastic bunch of people but the attention can be overwhelming for someone like me.