British - Athlete | January 28, 1986 -
Being a mother changes perspective. Things that were once really important, the sole focus of your life, aren't the same.
Jessica Ennis-Hill
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To be confident going out and performing, I need to be with my son for as long as possible; then I know I'm happy, and he's happy, and I can go out and put all my energy into performing.
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I started training again four months after giving birth, and it was strange not to be fully in control - I'm so used to my body performing at a certain level, but it wasn't. I was like, 'Oh, man, can we go back to where we were, please?'
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I get my competitive edge from my mum. When we're together, we're competitive about little things - it'll be, 'I can bake cakes better than you can.' But she's never been a pushy parent; she's always just supported me.
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After I stop competing, I'd like to do something that inspires people to get active and fit.
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I don't wear strappy tops. Everyone feels self-conscious about something on their body. It's just finding a style that works for you, and I don't really suit strappy tops or dresses, so I avoid them.
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I've always known what I wanted. I've always wanted to be on top of that podium.
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I dislike conflict, so I do try and steer clear of arguments. Apart from with my coach. Who I literally have an argument with every day.
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I think, now that I am a mother, I look at other mums like Jo Pavey and just mums that go back to work and work incredibly hard, and I have so much admiration and appreciation for how hard it is.
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From 15 or 16, I always wanted to be an Olympic champion, but I don't think you ever believe it until it actually happens.
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I love being part of campaigns and events that are working with kids and just sharing my personal experiences.
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I'm so impatient. I can't even stand waiting for a cab, and I'm always early for everything. In training, it means I want to run my personal best every session - but it takes time.
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