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Conserved energy on the bike leg, but managed an OK time thanks to lots of practice with Sunshiine Coast Tri Club. Run went well initially, but then got sick.
Next year I'll be in 70-74 group, small enough for a possible podium finish #johnqpersonal

John Quiggin 4d ago

Belated report on Mooloolaba Triathlon, 14 March. 9th comleted Moo Tri. Since my first in 2011, times have been between 3:06 and 3:36, and this year no exception with 3:26, 14/18 in my age group. Way off course on swim leg, watch reporting 1.8km instead of 1.5km. No other excuses #johnqpersonal

John Quiggin 6d ago

Beg to differ. Noosa, named here as friendliest town, is snobby and expensive. Cotton Tree (beachside bit of Maroochydore where I live) is the real deal. https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/travel/travel-news/2026/03/20/noosa-heads-friendy-town #johnqpersonal

Revealed: The coastal town named one of the world's most friendly

A coastal Queensland town has been named among Booking.com's selection of the world's top 10 most welcoming towns and cities.

John Quiggin 6d ago

First Nambour parkrun. Came first (of two) in my age group despite arriving more than 5 minutes late. Modified course due to rain, so I will have to return for the full experience #johnqpersonal

https://www.parkrun.com.au/nambour/parkrunner/2497392/

John Quiggin Mar 9

If science proceeds by funerals, gender balance proceeds, in large measure, by retirements. By next International Women's Day, I'll have done my bit in that regard #johnqpersonal

John Quiggin Feb 24

Me and Nancy, 37 years today. A canonical number #johnqpersonal

John Quiggin Feb 22

Getting ready for Moo Tri (1.5 km swim, 40 km cycle, 10km run) in three weeks. Comfortable swim on Friday same course as event. 45km cycle today was fast, but 28C too hot for run off the bike (4.5km) to go well. Hoping for cooler weather in March #johnqpersonal

John Quiggin Dec 22

I'll be going off social media for a holiday break, except for #johnqpersonal posts. Back after Xmas, or maybe early in 2026.

Happy holidays, everyone!

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John Quiggin Dec 19

Today I managed to send an SMS from my watch, while in the middle of an ocean swim. Not an earthshaking achievement, but an unusual one, I think #johnqpersonal

John Quiggin Dec 11

Pelicans in the Maroochy river #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdphoto #birdwatching #DailyBird #BirdsOfPixelfed #BirdsOfMastodon #naturephotos #BirdsAustralia #johnqpersonal