In this latest Delirious WEST 2026 athlete check-in, I’m catching up with Bianca O’Neill — and wow… a LOT has happened since we last spoke.
In this honest and very relatable catch-up, Bianca shares what it was really like racing Feral (yes… that heat, those flies, those cut-offs 😅), why her body completely shut her down afterwards, and how sometimes life forces you to stop… whether you want to or not.
We talk about:
• 🏃♀️ Racing Feral on very little specific training — and still finishing strong
• 🥵 Heat, flies, brutal feet, zero appetite… and surviving anyway
• 🤒 Getting sick post-race and what exhaustion really looks like
• 🎓 Finishing her studies (finally!) and the massive relief that followed
• 💥 Quitting a job after 11+ years and choosing herself
• 🧠 Why having a plan matters (even when motivation is low)
• 🎄 Navigating December training, Christmas chaos & summer heat
• ❤️ Running as therapy — and why even a short run can change everything
This episode isn’t about perfect training blocks or ticking boxes.
It’s about resilience, self-trust, fresh starts, and giving yourself permission to rest when life gets loud.
Bianca’s Delirious journey is anything but linear — and that’s exactly why it’s so powerful.
🎧 Listen in and follow along as her Delirious WEST 2026 story continues.
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