12 Alistair Brownlee Quotes for You to Enjoy

Alistair Brownlee

British Athlete

Born: Apr 23, 1988

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When you train seven days a week, you need good scenery to inspire you. Alistair Brownlee

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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

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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

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I'm a Conservative. I don't believe there should be too many rules. There should be lower taxes. Alistair Brownlee

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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

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We are quite different: I'm relaxed, and I get ready for races really late, whereas Jonny is really organised and punctual. I like to lead from the front in the run, whereas Jonny might hold back. Maybe it's because I'm the older brother, but I don't think there is a mental block that stops Jonny doing the same. I just think I'm a bit more gung-ho. Alistair Brownlee

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When you ride fast and then rest for a bit, it causes a spike in your heart rate and helps your body deal with lactic acid. But you don't need to make it too complicated. Yorkshire is perfect because the hills work as intervals - you ride up them hard and then recover before the next one. Or you can just sprint to the next tree or lamppost. Alistair Brownlee

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London 2012 was superb. It was the best triathlon experience in a million years. Alistair Brownlee

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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

You shouldn't eat anything new on race days. Eat simple foods, and ones that you can easily digest. Alistair Brownlee

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