Strict life of Britain's most dedicated athlete: 'Flavour doesn't make you fast'

Strict life of Britain's most dedicated athlete: 'Flavour doesn't make you fast'

George Mills has his eyes set on a European indoor medal in Apeldoorn this weekend and the middle distance star is in top shape thanks to his remarkable level of dedication

When George Mills isn't pushing his body through weeks of 120-mile training at his sparse "camp" in Dullstroom, South Africa, he could teach Benedictine monks a thing or two about abstinence. Last summer, when he won silver at the European 1500m Championships in Rome, his celebrations included nothing more than a kombucha and then a long run the next morning. And as Mills speaks before competing in the 3,000m at the European Indoor Championships…

George Mills: "Flavour doesn't make you fast"

The British indoor 3000m record-holder on living a simple life, his love for training and medal ambitions at major global championships George Mills is someone who does his talking on the track. On the surface, he’s no-nonsense, straight to the point and tells you how he sees it. Behind the scenes, he is someone who enjoys the simple pleasures of life, relishes the grind and is willing to make numerous sacrifices to reach his ultimate ambitions.…