:: Apart from running, how do you keep fit? I do some core stability work, some medicine ball work, and some weight training. I try to incorporate specific strength exercises for my foot, because I've had issues with that. And squats.
:: What motivates you to keep fit now you don't compete? It's more about doing the things I enjoy now. So, I enjoy running, I feel better after I've been running, it helps me to think more clearly, it helps me feel a bit more awake, more alive – probably just being in a better temper. The other things I do around that, are things I enjoy, but that also enable me to keep running. They help me stay healthier, so I'm able to get out and run.
:: What's your favourite way to chill out? Sitting down with a glass of wine and a nice book.
:: How many hours do you sleep? When I was training and racing, I would generally sleep nine to 10 hours at night, and then another one or two hours in the afternoon. Now, I don't have anywhere near that. But I still don't function very well if I have less than eight hours' sleep.
:: What's your go-to way to cope with stress? Go for a run.
:: Describe your ideal Saturday morning... Get up, spend some time with the kids (Isla, 12, Raphael, nine), go out for a run, catch up with family and friends, and do something around the house and garden.
:: What's your favourite healthy meal to make? I like teriyaki salmon, I like stir-fries. If I've got time, I quite like making sushi.
:: Do you meditate? I think I do, because I call it meditating while I'm running, if I'm just thinking. I think you get a bit more oxygen to your brain and you're away from all distractions and can focus your thoughts a bit better.
:: Coffee or herbal tea? Coffee.
:: Do you get enough me time? I try hard to, yes.
:: Any health and fitness aims for 2020? Just to keep on doing what I'm doing. Trying to use the opportunity I've got and the platform I have to help other people. I'm also working with a lot with kids and families, to get them out and enjoying running.
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