I first discovered my turn of pace when I was playing football as a kid. — Michael East Copy Share Image
It is a natural gift I was born with but it's something I've had to nurture in training. — Michael East Copy Share
I could produce spurts of speed and after taking up athletics I found myself running quite quickly over 400m. — Michael East Copy Share
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 Copy Share
If it's a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that. — Michael East Copy Share
If you see swarms of guys coming around you, you have to try and avoid being stuck on the kerb. — Michael East Copy Share
Deciding on when to kick is crucial and depends on how the race is unfolding. — Michael East Copy Share
So when you put the kick in and the other runners go past you, it's game over! — Michael East Copy Share
If you go too soon, you can come unstuck with 50m left when the guys are going past you. — Michael East Copy Share
