If you see swarms of guys coming around you, you have to try and avoid being stuck on the kerb. Michael East avoidcomeguy Change image and share on social
Stepping up a gear during any race is not an easy thing to do. Michael East easygearrace Change image and share on social
You have to have your wits about you and think quickly on your feet. Michael East footquicklywit Change image and share on social
It is a natural gift I was born with but it's something I've had to nurture in training. Michael East beargifthave Change image and share on social
I first discovered my turn of pace when I was playing football as a kid. Michael East discoverfootballkid Change image and share on social
I could produce spurts of speed and after taking up athletics I found myself running quite quickly over 400m. Michael East 400mathleticfind Change image and share on social
If it's a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that. Michael East guardpatientprefer Change image and share on social
If you go too soon, you can come unstuck with 50m left when the guys are going past you. Michael East 50mguyleave Change image and share on social
So when you put the kick in and the other runners go past you, it's game over! Michael East gamekickpast Change image and share on social
Winning Commonwealth gold was just totally unbelievable. Michael East commonwealthgoldtotally Change image and share on social
