Josh up to old tricks after skipping treats

JOSH KERR celebrated winning his second British title on Sunday night by having a barbecue.

- BY ALAN SMITH

But while family and friends tucked into meat and beers, the reigning 1500metres world champion stuck to water and salad... his only treat pushing back bedtime by 90 minutes from 9pm.

And if the Scot - who was a class above when winning the 5000m in Birmingham - retains his global crown in Tokyo next month, another summer of sacrifice will all prove worth it. Kerr said:

"I've been on a mission this year to win another world title.

"It's very difficult and I've got a lot of respect for how difficult it's going to be.