In April, 12 members of the CIS Australia team took part in the BRW Corporate Triathalon held in Sydney. As a great way to improve their health and fitness, the group spent three months preparing for this gruelling event, ultimately facing up to more challenges than they bargained for!

Leading up to the day, several shark attacks had been reported around Sydney beaches, including one that occurred only 300 metres from where the event was to take place.

The beautiful blue skies and perfect conditions weren’t quite enough to settle all nerves, however the team proved their united strength as they entered the water together for the 400 metre swim. How much the team had bonded really shone through on that day, and in the end the thought of hungry sharks snapping at their heels probably just made them swim faster!

After that nothing was going to stop them, and all twelve of the CIS team completed the 8km bike ride and 4km run with extremely satisfied smiles on their faces.

This was a great opportunity for the CIS team to grow together, and perhaps at least metaphorically take the strength and fortitude they displayed in the face of competition, tests of endurance and hungry sharks into the work place.

However, I know from competing in this event before that the satisfaction from working hard to prepare for such an event, makes the finish line all that more rewarding to cross.  

Congratulations team…..I look forward to cheering you on again next year.