Women from across the South West have taken part in a charity "pink" triathlon day at the University of Bath.
This was the second in a series of Triathlon Pink events taking place across the UK and followed on from the success of the first one in Crystal Palace last weekend.
They have been organised to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and included different distances so people of all different abilities could take part.
The course wound its way around the University of Bath grounds with the swim leg held in the pool at the Sports Training Village.
The Askew family from Somerset turned out in force with all eight taking part.
Melanie, a mother-of-six, was joined by her daughters Naomi and Felicity for the short triathlon course, while three of her younger children completed the kids' race.
Husband Jacob was not going to miss out, so, along with his son Asher, took part in the 3km Pink Pyjama Fun Run.
The family are acquaintances of keen triathlete and member of the Bahraini Royal Family, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Mrs Askew said: "I never in my life thought I would be discussing triathlon with anyone given that until eight weeks ago I had never in my life run more than 2km, hadn't cycled further than the local shops as a child - and not at all for 25 years - and had only swum for fun.
"But my children were very inspired by His Highness Sheikh Nasser and his triathlons and I wanted to give them something to be proud of me for as well."
She added: "What a fantastic event, the whole family had such a great time. I actually finished second today which is a vast difference from normal.
"This is nothing like any event I've ever seen, was so easy, looks amazing and the atmosphere was second to none."
Jan Cromey finally ticked off a long-held dream of completing a triathlon when she crossed the line in Bath this morning.
Finding other triathlons a little daunting by the equipment required, when she read about Triathlon Pink, she rallied her friends and family to do the Bath event and team 50 Shades of Pink was born.
The event marked a significant milestone in Jan's life, coming 20 years after being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 28 years of age with two young sons, Lewis then aged three and Matt, two.
"I had no knowledge of it, I thought it was something only older women got," she said. "There was no family history, so it came as a complete shock."
Speaking after the race, she said: "You've managed to bring my dream to life."
Joining Jan was best friend Lynne who thoroughly enjoyed her first triathlon experience.
She said: "We are always coming up with great things to do but this is right up there, we'll absolutely be back next year."
Lisa Pringle, from race oranisers Sport 3 Events UK, said they were delighted with the turnout for the second event of the series.
She said: "We couldn't be happier with the way the event went today, the University of Bath is just a stunning venue and from all the great feedback from the ladies will continue to grow from strength to strength.
"Next year we will target ladies from the wider regions to spend the weekend in Bath and for is one of the most beautiful places for people to come and spend the weekend then do Tri Pink on the Sunday."
