A Day That Changed Everything  I chose to race the Australian Duathlon Championships in Canberra as a tune-up before the World Championships in Wollongong. It was meant to be a stepping stone—some solid race experience, nothing more. We drove down the day before and caught up with friends over dinner. I was relaxed heading into race morning, despite the crisp chill in the air. Pre-Race & Transition Thoughts There’s something about the duathlon that always catches me off guard—especially in transition. You think there’s more to prepare, but once your bike is racked and your helmet’s set, there’s not much else to do except warm up and wait for the…