Cathy Freeman

I have a friend who, if she has a bad hair day, it affects her whole mood because it is part of her sexuality, her confidence. I don't have that problem any more.

I was running since I was 10. Since grade one at school people looked at me and thought, oh gosh she can really run, she's a natural.

With Alexander's cancer, I was definitely brought to my knees for the first time because of the fear factor.

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

I'm so lucky. I have such a great support system. All I have to do is run.