I've had a lot of success over the years racing in New York, but the main point is that I feel the marathon is a different event, a lot more my event.

I used to say that the newspapers were tomorrow's fish and chip paper, but I didn't really mean it; I could still be hurt by what they said. After Athens, I just didn't care.

You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud.

I've always been good at putting things behind me–I fall apart, do my crying bit, and then put it away and move on.

You can't magic yourself back 10 years.

Every time I go out and race it's a goal to go out and run faster than I've done before.

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