The article reflects on the author's upbringing and athletic career, emphasizing a contrast between discipline in sports and a love for food and drink. The author reminisces about their childhood, particularly their mother's cooking, with fond mentions of traditional Caribbean dishes like snapper and apple crumble. They recall how their mother worked hard to provide, and how their experiences in the market influenced their early fitness. Additionally, the author humorously acknowledges their 'naughty' athlete persona compared to more disciplined peers.
I was a naughty athlete. Ask Daley [Thompson] and Linford [Christie]: they didn't drink, and they still don't drink. Not a drop passes their lips.
Whether you ate it hot or cold, that snapper would just be exquisite. My mum worked two jobs, but we'd stock up at the weekend and she was probably batch-cooking a bit.
How often do I have a G&T moment? This is not a therapy session. You don't need to know It's well documented: I love an apple crumble.
I think that's where my early weight-training days came into play. We'd go to the big marketplace in Wolverhampton: the butchers, fresh produce, that fresh fish smell.
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