In the marathon anything can happen.

I was glad I did a year abroad, because it helped me as an athlete and as a person. That took me out of my comfort zone. Watching the French athletes train in the Pyrenees made me realise what I had to do to become a top athlete.

I try not to worry about things that I can't control.

I just want to be in the best shape I can be. Not to stand on that start line and say: 'Oh my God, I have this injury and that injury.' I just want to be able to go out and race.

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

The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape.

You can't magic yourself back 10 years.