I could produce spurts of speed and after taking up athletics I found myself running quite quickly over 400m. – Michael East
If you go too soon, you can come unstuck with 50m left when the guys are going past you. – Michael East
It is a natural gift I was born with but it’s something I’ve had to nurture in training. – Michael East
It probably won’t sink in until I’ve retired from running but I’m a much better athlete than two years ago. – Michael East
If it’s a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that. – Michael East
If you see swarms of guys coming around you, you have to try and avoid being stuck on the kerb. – Michael East
