25/10/2026
๐ FIRST IRONMAN. SUB-10. WHAT A DEBUT! ๐
Brayden Walsh โ IRONMAN. 9:52. ๐คฏ
What an incredible first-time Ironman performance from Brayden at IRONMAN Port Macquarie!
A sub-10-hour Ironman is an ambitious goal for any athlete, let alone on their first attempt. But Brayden backed himself, committed to the process and delivered when it mattered most.
As a coach, these are the performances you love to see. Not just because of the result on race day, but because of everything that goes into making it happen.
Brayden put in the work, diligently followed his program, trusted the process and was willing to adjust when needed. We built the training, worked through the challenges, managed the progression and peaked at just the right time. When race day arrived, he was ready to execute.
The training is arguably the hardest part of an Ironman journey. The early mornings, long sessions, big training days, balancing life around the program and showing up week after week. Brayden embraced all of it, and his race was a reflection of that commitment.
A calm start to the swim, a fantastic bike split that set him up for the run, and then digging deep to bring it home. A 9:52 finish and a sub-10-hour debut. Outstanding!
Brayden, you should be incredibly proud of what you've achieved. Thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey and for committing to the work required to turn an ambitious goal into reality.
And a big shout-out to his partner Jesie and our local training crew who were part of the journey. These achievements are never made in isolation, and having the right people in your corner makes such a difference.
First Ironman. Sub-10. And we have a feeling he's only just getting started! ๐
Congratulations, Brayden. What a day!