Episode 553 - 2026 Delirious Series - Heat, Hills & Triathlon Thrills – Sym Mercer’s Check-In #2

In this check-in, Sym Mercer is back — fluoro shirt, big smile, and casually juggling triathlon training while preparing for a 200-mile ultra. Yep… just your average Delirious athlete. 😉   Since our last chat, Sym has thrown herself into Harvey Bay 50 — a swim-ride-run triathlon she signed up for after a classic dose of peer pressure and a well-timed “early bird ends tonight!” email. We talk through her ocean swim comeback (first 1km since 2008!), road-bike PTSD from the 350km Raid 100 adventure, and why the 9km run leg will feel like a holiday compared to everything else.   Sym also shares what it’s like training out west in 40-degree heat, navigating tiny six-lane pools full of kids, doing sweaty life-runs after massive work days, and how washing running gear in the shower is basically an Olympic sport. We chat about heat vs cold training, travel days disguised as endurance sessions, and how sometimes the run is simply the reset you need after “a lot of peopling.”   She’s feeling strong, consistent, and deeply human — training by feel, doing what she can, and trusting the process as Delirious edges closer. And yes, she promises no falling off bikes and absolutely no sharks. 🦈😂   Such a grounded, honest update from one of our favourite colourful characters.   Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387   A couple of BIG favours: 1) please like and review this podcast so more people will discover it :) 2) come on the podcast and talk about your running journey and/or refer someone you’d love me to interview (whether you know them or not :) )  Lets not keep the power of running a secret any more!  Hit me up on Facebook/Instagram (ZenRUN.club) or send me an email - Hello @ zenrun.club   Don't miss an episode of the ZenRUN Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast on your podcast player :)   💛 Want running to feel lighter again? Join the ZenRUN Club — a chill space where progress happens without pressure. Get simple plans (coming soon), guided runs, and a crew who actually gets it. 👉 zenrun.club — come run happy.   https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/