Michael East Quotes & Sayings

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

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

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

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

#5. Winning Commonwealth gold was just totally unbelievable.

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

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

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

#9. If you see swarms of guys coming around you, you have to try and avoid being stuck on the kerb.

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

#11. If it's a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that.

#12. 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 Quotes