Hannah England sits the pop quiz
British 1500m runner and former NCAA champion Hannah England takes her turn on the spikesmag.com pop quiz.
What did you have for breakfast today?
Hannah England (HE): Weetabix
If anyone could play you in a film who would it be and why?
HE: (Long pause) Gwyneth Paltrow because she’s blonde
What is the least favourite part of your body?
HE: Quite a few years of running have not done my feet any good
What it is the one thing you have to take with around the circuit?
HE: My iPod
If there was one other athletics event you could star at what would it be?
HE: It would be the high jump because it’s graceful
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever worn?
HE: My tracksuit bottoms inside out – I did it the other week by accident
If you weren’t an athlete what would you be doing?
HE: I’d probably be doing a PhD
What is the greatest moment of your life?
HE: Probably winning the NCAA 1500m title (in 2008)
Describe your perfect day?
HE: Start the day with a nice morning run, followed by a good breakfast. I would then go to Starbucks to buy a cappuccino and a newspaper and then finish the day with an amazing track session
If your house was on fire what is the one thing that you would you save?
HE: Probably the book I’m reading at the moment because I’m a bit of a bookworm. The Twilight Films series – it's a bit like an American Harry Potter
How much money have you got in your pocket at the moment?
HE: Nothing, just two tissues
What is your karaoke tune?
HE: Jackson Five – ABC
Who is the most famous person on your mobile?
HE: Kelly Holmes
What was your favourite toy when you were growing up?
HE: I used to have a doll I carried everywhere. It even came with me to university!
What is the most expensive phone bill you’ve wracked up?
HE: £60 – not too bad. I went overseas to race twice in one month.
If you could play another sport, what would it be and why?
HE: Does ballet count as another sport?
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