IronMaori organiser Heather Skipworth has a saying - "believe to achieve".
And that was what she witnessed over the weekend during two Ironmaori events - Friday's Kaumatua race, and Saturday's quarter race.
The annual event was created in 2009 as a way to tackle obesity and promote healthier lifestyles among Maori.
An "inspiring" weekend began early Friday morning, when older participants - some with walking frames and sticks - gathered at Pandora Pond, Napier, to take part in a number of short-distance swimming, walking, and running events.
Ms Skipworth said it satisfying watching those in the 55-plus age group getting active.