We’re proud Yorkshiremen: we grew up fell running, and we still do it whenever we can. I did my first fell race when I was 11. It was a Tuesday night race called the Bunny Run, on a windswept moor above Haworth, and the prize was a chocolate egg. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
As a family, we were always active. Lots of walking, lots of running as well as riding bikes with dad. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
You shouldn’t eat anything new on race days. Eat simple foods, and ones that you can easily digest. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
The run’s the business end of a triathlon: it’s where you win or lose the race. I like to get out very hard, make other people hurt sometimes, and other times leave it to the last kilometre and really win the race there. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
London 2012 was superb. It was the best triathlon experience in a million years. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
It’s better to train for 4-5 hours a week than to do ten hours one week then nothing for two weeks. It helps your body adapt and also maintains your fitness. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
Schools are really, really important. It gives you access to every kid in the country. It gives you a massive pool of people to see who might be talented at different sports. It allows kids to try sports. Kids can be inspired all they want, but if they can’t go out and try a sport, then it’s no good. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
My school career was absolutely crucial to me. As an endurance athlete, some of the most important years are maybe when you are 16, 17, and 18. For me, getting that right was very important, and my school allowed me to do that. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
I was lucky enough to go to a school which gave flexibility around education and sport. We had a 1-hour, 30-minute lunch break, and were able to train during this time. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
I’m a Conservative. I don’t believe there should be too many rules. There should be lower taxes. Alistair Brownlee Read Quote
