Brown Nuggets

Biathlon Swim Trial 1

I went for the biathlon swim trial at Yishun Safra last Friday and missed by a minute and 36 secs :o(

The qualifying time for 30 laps (1.5km) is 40mins. Yes, I know I am not a fast swimmer (but I will eventually be if I train hard enough).

If had missed by a far cry (say 10 to 15mins) I probably would have given up but since I was so close, I will go for another trial next week. Also, I attributed my disqualification to the fact that during the first 10 laps, I alternated freestyle with breaststroke. When I realized I was going too slow I switched to freestyle for the rest of the 20 but it was too late.

The re-trial will be good practice. I guess I really need it. Have been pretty complacent - the last time I did any real swimming was over 6 months ago. And the main reason I stopped was because freckles started appearing on the back of my right hand (they have recently disappeared - phew) from over exposure to the sun!

My Short Lived Affair with Eyelash Extensions

And then, in October, I went to get fake eyelash extensions. They cost $58 and last for 1 to 2 months if you take really good care of them - which meant no swimming. They fell off after a month and in December, I got more fake lashes.

Anyway, I decided I had enough of eyelash extensions (for now) and cut them off 2 weeks ago along with some of my real lashes because they were getting really messy and uncomfortable. Now, I have some long and some short lashes but at least they are all real :o)

My Resolution to Rock Climb

Arrived quite early for the swim trial and decided to take a look around the club while I was there. Checked out the rock walls and was pretty mesmerized by the grandeur of everything. Several new walls have been added since my last visit - 4/5 years back. I was pretty unfit back then and that was also the last time I climbed.

I decided there that I had to get started. And since I didn't have any friends to climb with, I signed up for their Level 1 course :o)

Of course, I had to check with Des first and agreed that I wouldn't be climbing with any guys. Will be starting in March after the biathlon! Yippee!

I am so HAPPY!

posted by Pocahontas @ 2:28 PM