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TW Interviews: Jonny Brownlee
By Michael Donlevy on 01/02/2011 17:35:38
Find out how the younger Brownlee copes with sibling rivalry
. We play a lot of table tennis in our garden at home and we had some very serious matches. I am always better than him at ball sports."Everyone knew the younger Brownlee was good - in 2009 he was Junior European Champion and runner-up in the Junior
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TW Interviews: Alistair Brownlee
By on 09/11/2011 14:59:16
Alistair Brownlee reveals why he's enjoying his Olympic favourite status - but still suffers pre-race nerves
.Jonathan and Alistair Brownlee were speaking at the launch of the Gatorade G Series Pro range, a new series of sports performance products that fuel athletes before, during and after workout, practice or competition. Available to buy in stores from November 20th, follow
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TW Interviews: Jonny Brownlee
By on 04/11/2011 16:48:17
Is gold thicker than blood? We talk sibling rivalry and senior success with the younger Brownlee as both brothers prepare for their biggest race yet, London 2012.
Jonny Brownlee has followed rapidly in older brother Alistair's footsteps to take silver in the ITU World Championship series in only his first full senior season. The adage that younger siblings have all the fun certainly seems true - whilst
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Elites At Christmas
By Michael Donlevy on 14/12/2010 16:41:50
Do elites train on Christmas day or are they tucking into a full roast? We discovered their festive plans and party secrets.
The elites are different: they have to maintain their discipline during Christmas. Of course if someone brings along Guitar Hero or makes a batch of refreshing mojitos, all bets are off!Find out what your favourite triathletes get up to in the festive season in our slideshow.Pict...
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London 2012: Register Now
By on 26/01/2011 16:34:10
Sign up now to get all the latest Olympic updates
With only 18 months to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympics, don't miss your chance to register your interest in tickets at www.tickets.london2012.com. By signing up, you'll receive all the latest news about the Olympics including prices
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The appeal of long-distance triathlon
By Julie-Anne Ryan on 09/06/2011 15:29:23
We investigate why more and more triathletes are going long for their first race
Olympic-distance races and head straight for the 140-mile challenge straight out of school. Brownlee's ambitions Alistair Brownlee, who at 23 has already been ITU World Champion at junior, under 23 and senior level at Olympic distance, is among those who
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Best Winter Workouts
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 15:36:26
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact
at the ITU Junior World Championships in 2009.)"If I know Jonathan's waking up at 5.30 to swim, there's no way I'm staying in bed," says the elder Brownlee. Alternatively, agree to meet a friend and train together.You've Never Had It So GoodIt's worth
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Winter Training Tips
By on 18/11/2009 17:21:18
Come rain, hail, sleet or snow - or all four - these tips from the top will help keep you in shape during winter
, it's time for 'fourth gear': do maximal sessions like 4x2K track runs and 10-mile time trials." - Will Clarke"Winter is the time to work on weaknesses, make changes and try new ideas. Winter training is about flexibility and compromise, so do not set
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Train on the Trails
By on 23/11/2009 17:19:27
Trail running will test your strength, stamina and mental sharpness
an hour, consider carrying a water bottle or wearing a CamelBak. Blazing a Trail Alistair Brownlee, the 2009 ITU Triathlon World Champion and seven times Yorkshire fell-running champion, heads for the hills as often as he can."I've been doing fell races
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Q+A: Should I train without goggles?
By on 12/04/2011 10:19:59
Q. When Alistair Brownlee's goggles were knocked off at the ITU event in Hyde Park last year he finished the swim without them. Is it worth training without goggles to prepare for this eventuality?A. The simple answer is 'be prepared', whatever your
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