Never set limits, go after your dreams, don't be afraid to push the boundaries. And laugh a lot - it's good for you!

I have not had the chance to go out there and do myself justice in an Olympic marathon yet. I have not been able to get to an Olympic marathon injury-free yet.

Today was not about times, it was about getting in there, enjoying the race, and enjoying the atmosphere

I'm confident of what I have to achieve in the buildup to London 2012.

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 would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal.

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