🥈 Two Rounds, Two Silver Medals
Two rounds into the 2026/27 Queensland Tri Series and I've come away with two silver medals.
After finishing second in my age group at QTS Round 1 Moreton Bay, I lined up for Round 2 at Raby Bay over the familiar 900m swim, 24km bike and 6km run — and once again found myself on the second step of the podium.
Not My Best Day — and That's Racing
Raby Bay certainly wasn't my best performance. But that's racing.
Some days everything clicks — the swim feels smooth, the legs come good on the bike, and the run flows. Other days, you have to work with what you've got.
The days when it doesn't all come together are often the ones that teach you the most.
At 58, and only a few months after the calf tear that ended my Ironman Cairns race, I'm learning to value consistency as much as outright performance. Turning up, racing smart and still finishing on the podium on an off day is something I'm genuinely proud of.
What I'm Taking Away
- Consistency counts. Two podiums from two rounds builds confidence heading into the bigger races.
- Off days are part of the process. Not every race will be a personal best — and that's okay.
- Every race is information. I'll review what didn't click at Raby Bay and use it to sharpen my preparation.
Next Stop: Robina State Championships
Next up is the Robina Olympic Distance State Championships on 15 November — 1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km run on the Gold Coast.
The step up to Olympic distance will be a great test of where my fitness is at as I continue building towards T100 Gold Coast in March 2027.
Over to You
💬 What's been your toughest triathlon race this season, and what did you learn from it? Share your experience in the comments below — I'd love to hear from you.
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