Hi, I’m Gillian Backhouse, a passionate environmental scientist with a particular interest in wetlands and restoration ecology
A nature photographer, adventurer, exercise addict, outdoors enthusiast and retired professional triathlete
Currently completing my Master of Environmental Science at UNE I hope to share a little bit of my knowledge and love for the environment
It takes little introduction to tell the tale of 2020. As athletes we train to race but with racing gone I found the only way to go on was to train for the sheer enjoyment of it. Fortunately, we were able to see season 2020 out with a mini race block! … More 2020 return to racing part 1: Bribie Tri
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” Anne of Green Gables – L.M. Montgomery It’s fair to say that Tuesday was a pretty rubbish day. In fact Monday wasn’t great either.Fatigue (probably a bit of stress too), and a couple of errors of judgement (thanks … More Tomorrow is a new day, but today is where the magic happens
“A life without challenge, a life without hardship, a life without purpose, seems pale and pointless. With challenge come perseverance and gumption. With hardship come resilience and resolve. With purpose come strength and understanding.” Terry Fallis I love a good challenge. It’s what drew me to triathlon.It’s what keeps me in triathlon.It’s what gets me … More The Challenge Mindset
Blue Snaps 