Tom Fordyce

Alistair Brownlee

Jonathan Brownlee

'Hearts thumping. Swim-hats pulled tight, goggles lowered. Into a crouch, poised for the hooter. Three. Two. One . . .' This is the story of how the Brownlees, two skinny brothers from west Yorkshire, became the best triathletes in the world. Olympic Champion Alistair and World Champion Jonny are training partners and rivals, pushing each other to new records in swimming, biking and running. In Swim, Bike, Run they take us inside their world and inside their races - including a moment by moment account of their extraordinary Olympic triumph. It's a riveting story of sibling rivalry and provides a rare insight into what it takes to get to the top. And whether you enjoy swimming, biking or running, competitively or just for fun, the Brownlees also provide training tips and secrets - advice from the very best in the world to help you achieve your own very best. 'The most successful brothers in British, and perhaps even global, sport.' James Cracknell, Sunday Telegraph 'An absorbing account of this punishing sport for aspiring participants and armchair masochists alike.' Daily Mail

Our Triathlon Story

Swim, Bike, Run

Swim, Bike, Run is the ultimate triathlon book, from Olympic heroes the Brownlee brothers The Olympic Triathlon, Hyde Park, London August 7th 2012 'We jogged to our positions on the pontoon: two brothers, side by side, the world and everyone we ever cared about looking on. Eighteen years of training, culminating in this single race. Noise from the crowd impossible to imagine. Hearts thumping. Swim-hats pulled tight, goggles lowered. Into a crouch, poised for the hooter. Three. Two. One...' This is the story of how two skinny lads from west Yorkshire became the best triathletes in the world. Meet the Brownlees: Olympic Champion Alistair, World Champion Jonny. Brothers, training partners, rivals. They have obliterated the competition and set new standards for swimming, biking and running. But the Brownlee brothers have never forgotten their roots. They still do their schoolboy hill runs and Dales rides; still train harder and longer than anyone; still push each other to new heights. In this revealing, often very funny book they take us inside their world and inside their races. It's both a riveting story of brotherly rivalry and a rare insight into what it takes to be the best. Swim, Bike, Run is also packed with training secrets. Whether you are thinking about your first triathlon or are a seasoned competitor, here are unique sections on how to swim, bike and run, and advice on nutrition, injury, and mental approach. With the Brownlees in your corner, you will do more than you ever thought possible. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in swimming, cycling and running and will be loved by readers of Mark Cavendish's Boy Racer and Running with the Kenyans. Alistair Brownlee, 24, is a British triathlete from Yorkshire. He is the reigning Olympic champion, a back-to-back European champion and a two-time World champion. Jonathan Brownlee, 22, is also a British triathlete from Yorkshire. He is the reigning World Champion, a two-time World Sprint champion and an Olympic bronze medalist. 'Sport has two new heroes: a couple of nice lads from Yorkshire ' The Times

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