Frodeno Going Mental Inside the Mind of a Relentless Champion - Alistair Brownlee
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Jan 12, 2026 
Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic triathlon gold medalist, shares insights from his remarkable career and mindset. He discusses the obsession that drove him to perform at his best and the price he paid for perfection. Alistair reflects on the mental models that guided his race-day decisions and how he learned to embrace the process over mere results. He also touches on his post-racing adventures, including advocacy and coaching, revealing a deep-seated competitive spirit that persists even in his personal life.
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Going Mental Over Bike Mechanics
- Alistair admits 'going mental' usually comes from small frustrating tasks like bike mechanics.
- He described losing patience fixing a tyre or bike part when pressed for time.
How The Leeds Training Culture Began
- Leeds started as an informal, open training group around a 23m pool and grew rapidly.
- Openness and hard work drew athletes in and created one of triathlon's most successful environments.
Choosing Peak Performance Over Longevity
- Pushing to your personal peak often trades longevity for peak performance.
- Alistair accepted injury risk to reach 99.9% rather than arrive at 95% and called that trade-off deliberate.
