East has established himself this season
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Michael East believes he is on course to break into the middle-distance elite after completing a "huge season".
The Commonwealth 1500m champion was sixth in the Great North Mile, after a sixth place as Britain's sole male track finalist in the Olympic Games.
"I am happy to mix it in the middle," he said. "I want to lay the foundations which will give me more confidence before I move into the first three.
"Normally now I would be wiped out but I am in a good place."
East has improved his 1500m personal best by three seconds this season as the training programme implemented by his coach Mark Rowland takes effect.
The Newham and Essex Beagle believes he has benefited from the success of Kelly
Holmes, allowing him to progress quietly without the spotlight trained upon him.
"There is not too much expectation but you put pressure on yourself - athletes are very critical," he added.
"Because of Kelly people are aware but there is not too much pressure."
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