The Olympics is this big global event, but when neighbours come up and wish you well, it feels more personal. Jonathan Brownlee bigeventfelt Change image and share on social
For any good course, you need somewhere beautiful to swim with a nice backdrop, some nice roads to cycle on, and a nice, fast run. Jonathan Brownlee backdropbeautifulcycle Change image and share on social
2014 wasn't my finest year. I was a bit inconsistent. I did too much training and got a bit overtired. It's the way I am, and sometimes I overtrain. Jonathan Brownlee bitefineinconsistent Change image and share on social
I'm a big gamer, so I love my PlayStation to switch off from triathlon. Jonathan Brownlee biggamerlove Change image and share on social
I support Leeds United, and like any fan, I dreamed of playing for them. I tried out at the club and also tried rugby and cricket, and triathlon didn't really become part of my life until I was 16 or 17 - but it was the sport I enjoyed most. Jonathan Brownlee clubcricketdream share on social
Yorkshire weather can turn quickly. At one Auld Lang Syne race, it dropped to -16C. The frost turned everybody's hair grey. I couldn't take my shoes off, as my laces had frozen solid. Jonathan Brownlee 16caulddrop Change image and share on social
The variety of training is a major selling point of triathlon. Different sports, different venues means it's always interesting, and you can always switch things round if the weather messes your plans up. Jonathan Brownlee interestmajormean share on social
Alistair made my goals feel more achievable. I remember him competing for Great Britain when he was 15, and he came back with his GB kit. I thought, 'Wow, I want a part of that.' Sportsmen can seem distant, like superheroes. Seeing my brother achieve that made me think I could, too. Jonathan Brownlee achievableachievealistair share on social
In a triathlon, it's all about cycling in the most efficient manner. You need to save your energy for the run at the end, so you want to ride really efficiently and not waste your energy. The only way to do that is to spend a really long time on the bike. Jonathan Brownlee bikecycleefficient share on social
During an open water swim, it's easy to lose your direction. With all the splash, it can be quite hard to see the next buoy, so I look behind it for something bigger, like a tree or a building, and aim for that instead. Jonathan Brownlee aimbigbuild share on social