The event, which is organised by Tri Ferris Promotions, took place once again in the beautiful soundings of Cotswold Country Park, Nr Cirencester . There was something for everyone including a Sprint, for the less experienced a Super Sprint and a Novice event of 200m - 20km - 2.5km.

260 Women travelled from all over the country to take part and for many it was their first introduction to triathlon, several wanting to compete in a friendly and relaxed environment without the intimidation of high tech equipment, feeling happy on their mountain bikes or shoppers.

In the Sprint event first off were the 40 to 70 age group women, where Shirley Yard of Somerset led from the swim and dominated on the fast flat bike course, but it was on the first lap of the two lap run around the lake that Rachel Brown of RG Active, Trowbridge took control and went on to take overall victory in 1:07:18.  Shirley remained in second whilst Nicola Clay of Newbury, staring in the 17-39 wave took third overall and won the 25-29 age group prize. 

Next up were the super sprint competitors where Helen Jubb of Worcester Tri took the victory in 57:02 and finally the Novice women were off, with Gloucestershire's Diane Dee of HRC finishing first in 57:23.  It was great to see so many women of all different abilities taking part, in which was once a male dominated sport, but with events like The Cotswold Women Only Triathlon we are seeing many more women take up the challenge and loving it:

"I wanted to take a minute to say a big thank you for a great weekend that helped me do my first triathlon. The training day was really useful and to say that the race itself was well-organised is an understatement. The attention to detail was immense and that made it feel safe and do-able. The women-only environment also gave a lovely supportive atmosphere. Perfect (and much needed) for this first timer."

Christine

"I completed my first women only Triathlon with TriFerris, I had an amazing time and I didn't come last! The team were supportive and  extremely encouraging. They also accommodated my religious  needs, which made the experience enjoyable and meant I could fully focus on the sporting activities. The event was perfectly organised and I would highly recommend the event to others from all backgrounds. Sports unites and this is the perfect environment to come and unite with other great women!" 

Shabina