You shouldn't eat anything new on race days. Eat simple foods, and ones that you can easily digest. Alistair Brownlee daydigesteasily Change image and share on social
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 businessendhard share on social
I wanted to be an endurance athlete from a young age. I remember being in a careers class at school and saying I wanted to be a professional athlete and the teacher replying, 'You're not going to make it; it's not possible.' Alistair Brownlee ageathletecareer share on social
It's good to put on some lube under your wetsuit, so I tend to use a lot of baby oil on my arms and legs. It stops you chafing and helps you get your wetsuit off after the swim. Alistair Brownlee armbabychafe Change image and share on social
I did my first cross country race when I was about 10 and absolutely loved it. I wasn't particularly good, so I didn't just carry on because I was good, but it just really appealed to me. Alistair Brownlee absolutelyappealcarry Change image and share on social
London 2012 was the toughest time in our relationship but also the best. Things could get fractious - we were both competing for gold - but standing next to my brother on the start line for a home Olympics was so special. I remember saying: 'Let's go.' Alistair Brownlee brothercompetefractious share on social
The great thing about running is that you can get away to your own thoughts and get in a little bubble. Alistair Brownlee bubblegreatrun Change image and share on social
I'm a Conservative. I don't believe there should be too many rules. There should be lower taxes. Alistair Brownlee conservativelowrule Change image and share on social
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 bunnycallchocolate share on social
I was bribed into starting swimming with the promise of sweets and by being told that you can win medals. My mum had given me a bag of medals which she had won when she was young, so the idea of winning medals was very exciting. Alistair Brownlee bagbribeexcit share on social
