TRIATHLON champions, the Brownlee Brothers have come to Trafford today to visit the only Soreen bakery ever.

The duo have worked closely with Soreen over the last two years whilst launching the Brownlee Foundation.

Jonny and Alistair Brownlee set up the foundation to help children in the UK gain a positive sporting experience. They visit schools and give children the chance to take part in a mini-triathlon.

They work hard in their hometown to deliver the scheme and have extended to places such as North London, Loughborough and Dublin. They would now like to carry out the scheme in Manchester - the home of Soreen.

Jonny said: "So far we have coached around 1000 children and for most of them it is their first time ever doing a triathlon.

"Some of these kids have never been given much in life before, so when they cross the finish line and they get a medal and then a goody bag with two packs of Soreen, it is a massive part for them and they feel like they have achieved something, and we thank Soreen for that."

"The idea of kids turning up to do a triathlon, thinking sport is hard or a chore and leave having enjoyed it and feeling they have achieved something is great."

The brothers want to expand their foundation next year and do follow up sessions after the events, where children can visit up to four times a week with a coach to keep learning and keep active.

Jonny said: "Even if we can inspire just one or two kids to take part in regular sport it's a great thing."

At the Soreen factory on Marshall Stevens Way, Stretford, Jonny and Alistair were learning about the baking process and even making their own malt loaf - a product they promote for a healthy, energy snack.

The factory in Trafford has been running for almost 80 years and it is the only factory where the malt loaf is made. Each week 1.5million loafs are made and distributed.

Alistair said: "What you eat whilst training is really important and eating the right things isn't rocket science. It is important to know what to eat and when. Soreen has high carbohydrates and low simple sugars which makes it the perfect snack for a burst of energy and lasts throughout the time you are training."

It has now come to the end of their racing season and the boys have a couple of weeks rest, until they start training for their next big race - The Commonwealth Games in April.

Over the past few months Jonny and Alistair have been competing separately, which Jonny said although he enjoys racing against his brother it takes the pressure off the competition.

Alistair said: "Asking us what it's like to compete against each other is like asking a normal person how to make a cup of tea - we've always done it - starting from competing against each other, playing football in the garden, to local cross country, to national level and then international.

"It is an advantage as we can push each other and encourage each other in training."

Jonny said: "There's nothing better than starting a race with your brother and knowing you've got his support throughout it."