Tryathalon

The kids took part in their second Tryathalon at the Australian Institute of Sport. It's a tremendously organised event and having 3,000 kids taking part in a swim, cycle and run takes some effort on behalf of the organisers. Once again Audrey and Eli loved it and both did ever so well.

It's set up as a fun event and so nobody is timed. Of course there's still an undercurrent of pushy parenting as parents seek to shove others out of the way to get the ideal vantage to see their kids, but I guess ultimately that's a small negative and it certainly doesn't outweigh the great buzz and enjoyment that is had by spectators and participants alike. Like last year it was sometimes problematic trying to split myself in two in order to be cheerleader for Eli - who was cycling in another part of the arena at the same time that Audrey was due to go in the swimming pool.

It was nevertheless a fabulous sunny morning and I was proud of them both for finishing with broad smiles on their faces. Well done you two.