Athletics Victoria XCR-Lakeside 10
Date: 27 July 2026
Distance: 10 km
Time: 44:56
Age Group: 16th (60–65)
Overall Place: 378th
Race Summary
The Athletics Victoria XCR – Lakeside 10 was held in excellent winter running conditions, with clear skies, light winds and a temperature of around 12°C. It was almost perfect weather for racing.
From the start, I settled into a comfortable rhythm and the opening 5 kilometres felt controlled and relaxed. Looking back, I probably had more in reserve than I realised and could have pushed the pace a little harder during the first half of the race.
At the turnaround with approximately 2.5 kilometres remaining, I lifted the pace and finished strongly over the closing stages. After crossing the finish line, I recovered quickly and felt surprisingly good, which confirmed there was still more left in the tank.
My official time was 44:56, placing 16th in the Men’s 60–65 age group and 378th overall. While I was pleased with the strong finish, the biggest lesson from the day was that I need to trust my fitness and race with a little more confidence from the gun.
Although breaking 40 minutes for 10 kilometres is an ambitious goal, this race showed me that I’m moving in the right direction and gives me confidence as I continue preparing for the 2026 World Multisport Championships in Abu Dhabi.
Road to Abu Dhabi
Every race is another important step on my journey to the 2026 World Multisport Championships in Abu Dhabi.
The Lakeside 10 reinforced that my endurance and finishing strength are improving. The biggest lesson from this race was to trust my current fitness and be more prepared to race positively from the start. Finishing strongly while still feeling I had more to give provides confidence that my training is progressing in the right direction.
With several months of preparation still ahead, this race has provided another valuable building block towards achieving my best possible performance at the World Championships.
Key Takeaway
Official Athletics Victoria results are available here:
More official race photos will added when they become available
Next Stop
My focus now shifts to the Athletics Ballarat Chas Suffren Invitational (6.4 km), where I’ll have another opportunity to test my fitness and continue building race form.
Every event brings me one step closer to my ultimate goal of representing Australia at the 2026 World Multisport Championships in Abu Dhabi. Each race provides valuable experience, confidence and lessons that will help me perform at my best when I stand on the start line in November.