In this fifth Delirious 2026 check-in, Sym Mercer joins me fresh off a very eventful few days – including flood-affected roads, an unexpected overnight stop, and arriving home just in time for our chat. As always, Sym takes it all in her stride. We talk about her latest training block, racing at Hell of the West, dealing with heat, humidity, and a lingering injury that thankfully isn’t stopping her moving forward.
There’s also plenty of classic Sym humour in this one – from her poor damaged bike, to retirement from swimming, to practical race wisdom like not overthinking the packing and remembering that if you forget something… Western Australia does, in fact, have shops. 😄
What really stands out in this episode is where Sym’s head is at now. She’s done the work, she’s packed most of the bag, and she’s ready to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and get to that start line. It’s a great chat about adaptation, resilience, and the strange relief that comes when all you need to do is put one foot in front of the other for a few days.
Delirious WEST event Website – https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/
Event Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387
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