Firm fit and race-ready

Crowe Horwath like to think they're the fittest business in town.

Staff at the Hastings chartered accountants and business advisory firm are diving in the pool, jumping on the bike and pounding the pavement in the lead-up to this year's Tremains Corporate Triathlon.

The firm has supported the event for almost 10 years.

Chief executive Rick Cransick was tight-lipped on how many teams were competing this year because of the competition for the most teams running in the event. A record 24 teams entered in 2013.

It had become a key event in the firm's calendar, as it was another way to bring the Hawke's Bay offices together.

"It's another way that we can support our community. Secondly, and just as importantly, we encourage a good work-life balance," he said.

"Families are important and we really enjoy getting partners and children involved in the day."

Crowe Horwath team trainer Alice Adams said everyone had been busy training using their own fitness programmes.

She said she and a couple of teammates had participated in triathlons in the past and their goals were to beat last year's times.