Great to be at the final Go-Series Aquathlon and Triathlon races for 2025/26 run by Mildren Events. Good final preparation for All Schools. Well done Aquathlon Ruby 🥇, Miranda 🥈and Saskia 🥉(first Aquathlon) in female and Isaac 🥇in male. In the Triathlon Elmina 🥈 (first Triathlon) and Abi 🥈in their ages. Thanks to Billigence for sponsoring and support from NSW Triathlon, another great series for the youth.
Great final race #4 for the NSW Triathlon Billigence Pathway Series to 2025/26. Thanks to Panthers Triathlon Club for hosting the race and photos at Penrith International Regatta Centre. Well done team for great racing.
Sprint Race
Ruby, 3rd Jnr B and 9th female overall (8th junior too). Series points Ruby 3rd Junior B!
Liam, 12th Jnr B and 11th for the Series
Super Sprint Race
Liv, 1st Female and 2nd for the Series (youth)
Anastasia, 3rd Female and 5th for the Series (youth)
Josh, 10th Male and equal 13th for series
Non Draft Super Sprint
Isaac 1st Boy 12+
Brooke 5th Female 10-11
Race #2 of the Go Series was held at the weekend. Due to the recent heavy rains the format was changed from a Triathlon to a Duathlon. Even though there was a change in format race numbers were still high and the kids enthusiasm was even higher. This was another great opportunity for the kids to race and also put their skills from training into practice. We can’t wait for the next race in two weeks time. Fingers crossed the water will be given the all clear for a swim and return to triathlon format.
I think I am packed and have everything I need. We have been told to pack light but to have gear for every weather types and casual clothes, nutrition, foam rollers, spare tyres, tubes, brake pads and canisters. The bag is not very light.
I have spent the last few days stressing where I worry about any muscle twinge or if I sneeze but I think I am ready and ready to go tomorrow Monday 29th April for Day 1.
I am $1,500 short of my fundraising target that means that I need to raise just over $1 for every kilometre that I cycle over the next 10 days. Or think of it this way 15 donations of $100 or 30 donations of $50. Every little bit helps so please give what you can and help me support The Salvos.
Hopefully you can follow me over the next 10 days of this exciting journey and challenge.
Andrew Tong | Triathlon coaching 