How did you get started running?
When I was 14 at school, then I never stopped!

When did you recognize that competing professionally was something you aspired to?
When I got smashed up at the senior 3A's when I was 17 4th to 8th in 10 meters.

Favorite training venue:
St Mary's track, Twickenham

Favorite workout:
400 > 300 > 200—so much fun.

Least-favorite workout:
Mile reps on the track. I don't like being bored.

Favorite racing venue:
Oslo

Favorite race event:
British GP Crystal Palace

Do you have any superstitions related to competing?
I don't wear socks.

What is your pre-race / warm-up routine?
A few good songs, a little sleep, jog and strides

Piece of your race-day kit you would never be without:
My iPod

What gets you most excited to compete?
Winning

Favorite meal, the night before a race:
Bangers and mash

Favorite post-race meal:
Domino's Mighty Meaty

What give you an advantage over your competition?
My name

What food or snack is your guiltiest pleasure?
I would die without pizza.

Which character from a TV program or movie best resembles how you think of yourself?
Alan Partridge

What would most people be surprised to learn about you?
I love Gossip Girl.

What activity, apart from running, best-defines 'me time' for you?
Xbox Call of Duty

What person has most-shaped your career or life?
My mum

What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
Just believe

Most embarrassing running moment:
Coming dead last at Crystal Palace in a mile race

Proudest running moment:
Winning the European Cup 1500m after a long come back

Who would you most like to run with?
My dad

What tips do you have for new runners?
To enjoy yourself and have the most fun you can, 'cos its not easy but well worth the effort.