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I have a real passion for anything medieval, which is why I love the drama series 'Game Of Thrones.'
I think if you're not going to look so daft walking down the street split your workouts a little bit.
I would love to be an historian. I'm a bit of a history geek and love books and programmes on the subject.
Lolo Jones came up to me and said, 'Well done, Greg,' and I don't think I've ever spoken to her in my life.
Since the Olympics in London, people say, 'Greg's won again. That's what we all expect. Of course he wins.'
I'd love to see some animals in their natural habitat - as long as those animals are being well looked after.
I think it was just me who thought I could be Olympic champion. I've been telling myself that, and I did that.
My favourite series of all time has been 'Band of Brothers.' That was amazing; I've watched that so many times.
If you put me against most sprinters in the world, I reckon over a start I could get very close, if not take them.
Hopefully, I can get multiple distances out there and re-establish myself as one of the best jumpers in the world.
Ultimately, you've got to answer your critics on the track, and I am very much hoping 8.41m is acceptable for people.
For getting lean and trying to get toned, it's not about having a low weight and maximising as many reps as possible.
As a jumper, I try to defy gravity as long as I can. But no matter how far I jump, I'll always hit the earth eventually.
I think there are lot more lows in an athletes career than the highs, but you've got to be bale to take them on the chin.
I always start the day with a protein shake: protein powder mixed with water, peanut butter, and yoghurt to thicken it up.
I take my three dogs for long walks every day, and I use that time to talk myself through winning every major competition.
I think the first time baby recognises me and smiles is going to be one of the most amazing times of my life, to be honest.
I learned to ski at a young age and love it - but I don't get to do it as much as I'd like because of the risk of injuries.
During your career, you put yourself in peak physical condition, but then you bear the brunt of it for the rest of your life.
It's changed from one-hit wonder to 'Greg Rutherford wins events.' That's what I've always wanted, that level of recognition.
I compete all over the world, so I travel two or three times a month and spend at least six months a year out of the country.
There's definitely football in the blood, but my body made my decision for me that I was going to be an Olympic athlete instead.
I was that ginger kid who always wanted people to like him. It's hard, and you've got a big chip on your shoulder for a long time.
People assume that you need to run fast to get to optimum fitness, but the truth is endurance lifting makes you stronger and leaner.
It's quite funny because I always talk to baby through Susie's belly, and every time I start speaking, I just get kicked in the face.
When at home in Buckinghamshire, I tend to work out for two to three hours on the track or in the woods close by and then do weights.
My grandfather died before I was born, so I never had the chance to speak with him about his father. But I learned about him from books.
I know a lot of people in Phoenix, so I've had some great nights there. It's always hot, too, so it's just a nice to be outside in the evening.
For a long time, I thought I'd be a physio if I wasn't a sportsman. At one point, I wanted to be an inventor, and I'd come up with little schemes.
I haven't actually checked my family tree, but Rutherford is a very old Scottish name, so I've probably got Scottish genes a few generations back.
I think squats is a generic thing - you can do squats with anything. That's the great thing about it. As long as you get in a safe position to do it.
It would be pretty special if I could win two Olympic gold medals, one at the Summer Games and one from the Winters, so I'm going to give it a real go.
Ultimately the clothing company is a large investment on my part, and I'm taking a huge gamble. But having a focus away from the track is good for you.
Skiing with friends in Reberty, France, after the Winter Olympics in 2010, was an amazing trip. I was at my happiest surrounded by all those mountains.
I am the Olympic, World, Commonwealth, and European champion now, and I hope that's enough for people to accept that I am a half-decent British athlete.
I'm a very keen baker; I pride myself on my cakes. I go along the classic sponge line, but I like to jazz it up: I've made some psychedelic birthday cakes.
I was very into football in my early teens and spent six months with Aston Villa, but I never really got further than having trials. I'm also into ice hockey.
The type of IBS I am prone to is the constipation type, where I get trapped wind and can get sharp painful spasms in my intestines as well as having sluggish bowels.
Me and my brother just used to fight all the time; then my sister came along, and it was all about the little girl in the house. We'd always eat dinner together as a family.
People forget that track and field is one of the hardest sports because we compete against all the world. There are many sports when you are up against only 15 or 20 countries.
I have been in discussions with the BBC regarding my involvement with SPOTY after hearing what I believe to be very outdated and derogatory comments from a fellow SPOTY nominee.
I drive relatively fast - within the remits of the law, obviously - but I struggle with people who do stupid things on the road. I have a massive urge to shout expletives at them.
I seem to be the 'luckiest' athlete around - and that's one of the most frustrating things. You compete against a vast array of people and train your whole life for those moments.
My worst flight was flying between Macau and Osaka in 2007. The turbulence was so bad that the cabin crew were assuming their crash positions. I had more than a bit of a sweat on.
I live in a beautiful village in the middle of the countryside, and being able to disappear off on my bike for a couple of hours two or three times a week is a wonderful way to relax.
I eat a lot of vegetables and salad. I put strawberries, pomegranate seeds, blackberries, and blueberries into shakes and add Greek yoghurt for a snack. I have this when I'm not training.
I dabbled in football myself until the age of 14, but I didn't have as much love for the sport as I did track and field. I would never have been good enough to take it to the highest level.
I take magnesium to prevent cramps. A few years back, I suffered from hamstring tears, and part of that can be to do with muscle cramping, and then pushing the muscle at that point. I also take a fish oil supplement.
It will be good fun finding out what sport baby's good at; perhaps it will be something obscure. My parents were fantastic at taking me to training sessions and letting me try lots of different sports, so I want to do the same.
Probably the biggest thing around not training correctly is eating. You've got to fuel your system correctly, and I think what we're very unfortunate with in this country [UK] is the [lack of] education around food and nutrition.