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🗓️ 17 February 2025
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Alistair Brownlee is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most respected triathletes in the world. Known for his relentless work ethic and exceptional performances, Alistair’s journey in sport is rooted in his upbringing in Yorkshire, where hard work and determination were key values that pushed him to the top of elite competition.
In this episode, Damian speaks with Alistair about his decision to step away from elite sport and what led to that moment. He reflects on his early years, the influence of his environment, and the relentless training that shaped his career.
Alistair also shares insights into the mental and physical challenges athletes face, including a painful moment during the 2010 World Triathlon Series. He dives into the overlap between physical endurance and mental resilience, offering advice to those facing tough decisions about their future.
This episode explores hard work, belief, and the crossroads of life, offering valuable lessons from one of the best athletes.
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0:00.0 | We're proud to introduce Untapped, a brand new podcast by High Performance, hosted by Spencer Matthews and Jake Quickenden. |
0:06.6 | Listen now and discover your untapped potential. |
0:11.0 | I run around the last corner and see Johnny just kind of collapsed against a volunteer. |
0:17.2 | And my first thoughts, what an idiot. |
0:19.7 | Winning the race and standing on the podium, |
0:21.6 | you didn't get the joy and happiness and satisfaction from that |
0:26.0 | that all the training deserves. |
0:28.0 | You can be the most ruthless person in sport. |
0:30.2 | In fact, sport does require that at the top level. |
0:32.8 | It requires you to be incredibly selfish, |
0:35.4 | but sometimes you do just need to help your brother out. |
0:39.5 | That's the voice of two-time Olympic gold medalist, Alist Alistair Brownlee, |
0:43.6 | who wasn't just the best in the world at Triathlon. He redefined the sport. |
0:48.5 | Listen to Alistair described just why he hates talking about that famous clip of him carrying |
0:53.2 | his brother over the line, |
0:54.9 | how he'd use different types of motivation to help him get to the top and then stay there, |
1:00.6 | and how he redefined his relationship with pain. |
1:04.7 | Alistair didn't just win, he dominated. |
1:08.1 | Let's understand how, as we welcome Alistair Brownlee to high performance. |
1:18.0 | Alistair, welcome to high performance. It's great to be here. Thank you for having me. |
1:22.6 | Well, I want to start with a quote from your brilliant book, Relentless. I'm petrified by what awaits, not by potential failure, but just by retirement. |
1:31.3 | You've just recently announced your retirement, so how are you feeling? |
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