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Raise Your Game: What is your winning formula?

Dai Greene: A lot of hard training and hard work. I've got a really good coach and a good support team and they've managed to get me in good shape so I'm looking forward to another good season.

RYG: How do you deal with that pressure to perform?

DG: For years I've wanted to be the best and I've wanted to be number one. Now that I've achieved that in the UK, Europe and the World Championships I don't want to shy away from that fact so I don't mind the pressure that comes with it. For years you want the spotlight on you so you can't complain when it comes.

RYG: A lot of young athletes look to you as their role model. How does that make you feel?

DG: I remember winning medals when I was 12-years-old and I never dreamed that I would be running as well as I am now.

RYG: What similarities are there between preparing for a competition and preparing for an exam?

DG: I don't get my head into books that much but there's plenty of focusing! I make sure that I eat right, keep hydrated and I make sure I go to bed at the right time.

RYG: What would be your message to anyone looking to follow in your footsteps?

DG: Work hard and look after your body as well as you can. Whatever you put into your system is what you'll get out of it so look after yourself.