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USAIN BOLT has stunningly revealed he huffs and puffs when he climbs a flight of stairs.

The Jamaican sprinting legend, the fastest human in living history, won a litany of titles during his career – including eight Olympic gold medals and 11 world titles.

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Bolt called time on his illustrious career in 2017 and has been dealing with the devastating effects of a torn Achilles tendon for the last year.

And the injury has taken its toll on his once amazing cardiovascular endurance.

He told The Guardian: “I mostly do gym workouts 1757974939.

“I’m not a fan, but I think now that I’ve been out for a while, I have to actually start running.

“Because when I walk upstairs, I get out of breath.

“I think when I start working on it fully again, I will probably have to do some laps just to get my breathing right.”

Bolt, 39, still holds three world records, including his world-famous 9.58-second running of the 100m.

He also holds the records for the fastest-ever 200m and 4x100m, having run them in 19.19 and 36.84 seconds respectively.

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Despite the advancements in training, nutrition and running technology, nobody has come close to breaking them.

When asked why this generation of sprinters aren’t as quick as his, he replied: “We’re just more talented. That’s all I’m saying.

“Of course, it shows when it comes to the men. You can see the women are different.

“They’re running faster times and faster times. So it shows – it has to be the talent.”

Bolt stopped watching athletics after his retirement but travelled to Tokyo this month to watch Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Oblique Seville win gold.

The pace of Bolt’s once hectic life has changed in large part due to his three children, Olympia Lightening, five, and twin boys Leo and Saint, two.

But he wouldn’t trade dad life for anything, partly because it’s helped him find a passion for Lego.

When I walk upstairs, I get out of breath.”

Usain Bolt

He said of his post-athlete daily routine: “Well, normally, I wake up just in time to see the kids off to school.

“And then it depends on what I have to do. If I have nothing to do, I just chill out.

“I might work out sometimes if I’m in a good mood. I just watch some series and chill until the kids come home.

“I spend some time with them, hang out, until they start annoying me then I leave.

“And then afterwards, I just stay at home and watch movies or I’m into Lego now, so I do Lego.”

Many people who live in or visit Newcastle may not realise are a set of stairs near the Quayside offer a direct route to one of the city’s most famous landmarks

If you’re a fan of exploration and pretty active you might fancy tackling a ‘secret’ staircase in Newcastle. This hidden gem leads to one of the city’s most renowned landmarks, yet remains largely undiscovered by many locals and visitors alike.

Whether it’s the plethora of top-notch eateries and watering holes in town, superb entertainment venues, or the striking architecture – with the magnificent Grey Street and iconic Tyne Bridge being just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to breathtaking sights in Newcastle.

Now, a landmark that often goes unnoticed until stumbled upon is Newcastle Castle, and the staircase leading up to it from the Quayside is considered one of the city’s best-kept secrets.

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The Quayside is a brilliant spot to enjoy in its own right. After admiring the bridges, enjoying a few pints and, if you time it right, visiting the weekly Quayside market, you can take a direct route from the banks of the Tyne to the Castle via the Battery Stairs.

These shouldn’t be confused with the nearby Long Stairs or the daunting ‘death stairs’. Named after the Half Moon Battery, part of the Castle that was demolished and replaced by crowded tenements in the 17th century, these stairs offer a scenic route from one area of the city to another and are a photographer’s dream, offering plenty of great shots from bottom to top, reports Chronicle Live.

Every person who has posted about climbing the stairs online has mentioned that they’re not for the faint-hearted, including one individual who advised tourists to use the handrails when ascending or descending. Highlighting the potential for some fantastic photos, another wrote: ‘This ancient staircase up to Newcastle Castle looks superb.

They are fun to walk up or down, if you’re a keen photographer you will have some great and dramatic photographic opportunities to take. ‘.