Katarina Johnson-Thompson's My London and her high ideas for marathon runners

I dwell in Liverpool with my two canines. I’ve been there my complete life and irrespective of the place I’m, that’s all the time “residence” to me.

I assume the 2012 Olympics was technically my first work in London?

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

The place do you keep in London?

What was your first job right here?

I’ve by no means had a proper job per se, however I assume the 2012 Olympics was technically my first work in London, if that counts?

Katarina Johnson-Thompson on the London 2012 Olympic Video games

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The place would you advocate for a primary date?

There’s a restaurant referred to as Nina in Marylebone and it’s excellent for a primary date as a result of it’s darkish, has nice cocktails and superb sharing meals.

Which outlets do you depend on?

I get my sun shades and studying glasses from Cutler & Gross in Shoreditch. My eyesight is so dangerous however they get my frames precisely proper. Goodhood, Spitalfields is close by and has nice homeware and garments. Lastly, Daunt Books in Marylebone as a result of I’m all the time in search of good books and the tote baggage are cute.

I might make the Lime bikes free

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

What’s the perfect meal you’ve had?

North Audley Cantine (NAC) in Mayfair. All the pieces on the menu is 10/10 and I take everybody I can after I’m on the town.

What would you do should you had been Mayor for the day?

I might make the Lime bikes free. If we’re alleged to be utilizing various transport choices, why are all of the bikes so costly?

The place do you go to have enjoyable?

When assembly pals for a drink, I prefer to go to the Twenty Two resort bar. It all the time has very nice cocktails.

The Twenty Two

What’s the perfect factor a cabbie has ever mentioned to you?

I can inform you the worst. I used to be as soon as talking to a cab driver they usually had been stunned after I mentioned I used to be from Liverpool — I positively haven’t misplaced my accent! I used to be fairly offended…

London is at its most stunning within the early morning. It makes me really feel surprisingly smug after I rise up earlier than everybody else

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

I normally run up the Ally Pally hill — it’s fairly steep so it’s good for my health coaching.

What’s your London secret?

I prefer to rise up tremendous early after I’m right here, earlier than the remainder of town wakes up. I all the time assume London is at its most stunning within the early morning. It makes me really feel surprisingly smug after I rise up earlier than everybody else.

What are you as much as for work?

I’m making ready for the Commonwealth Video games and the European Championships this summer time and I’m additionally working with Radox, a accomplice of the TCS London Marathon, so I’ll be cheering runners on with them on the sidelines.

Dame Denise Lewis — she was my hero lengthy earlier than I began, which is fairly cool. She has helped me all through and is all the time on the different finish of the telephone, for which I’m so grateful. She’s an Olympic gold medallist, so hopefully her knowledge rubs off on me.

Denise Lewis

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What’s your favorite murals in London?

Something from Unit London gallery in Mayfair — I like artwork and attempt to go to Unit each time I’m on the town. I all the time need to purchase all the pieces.

Canine. And little physique lotions from inns.

The place do you go if you want headspace?

I like a stroll and yap with a buddy round Hampstead Heath. I like how massive it’s. I’ve been so many instances and I nonetheless haven’t lined all of it.

What’s your high tip for anybody working the TCS London Marathon?

Psychological and bodily self-care practices are massively necessary to maintain your thoughts and physique at peak efficiency beneath strain, whether or not that’s breathwork and even singing a tune. I’ve rituals I do earlier than massive occasions to maintain me calm.

And your high restoration tip?

Ensure you hydrate and eat numerous protein after the race. I do know it’s tempting to drink and have a good time — you deserve it — however keep in mind to have numerous water to assist your physique after placing it by means of such a giant problem.