Over Quotes by Michael East

I first discovered my turn of pace when I was playing football as a kid.

— Michael East

It is a natural gift I was born with but it's something I've had to nurture in training.

— Michael East

Winning Commonwealth gold was just totally unbelievable.

— Michael East

I could produce spurts of speed and after taking up athletics I found myself running quite quickly over 400m.

— Michael East

You have to have your wits about you and think quickly on your feet.

— 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

Deciding on when to kick is crucial and depends on how the race is unfolding.

— Michael East

Stepping up a gear during any race is not an easy thing to do.

— Michael East

So when you put the kick in and the other runners go past you, it's game over!

— Michael East

If you go too soon, you can come unstuck with 50m left when the guys are going past you.

— Michael East