I managed to survive a 152 lap swim in 3 hours! It was no mean feat and I'm very proud of myself. It's another achievement that I'll relinquish for some time.
Although I did feel exhausted by the end of it, I didnt wake up the next day with the whole-body-sore kind of feeling that I get from my usual training. Perhaps I can try for more laps next year?
The experience was unique. One lane to swim over and one lane to swim back. At times the lane was so crowded, it felt like I was at a club.
All the jostling around was no fun especially when you accidentally take in a mouthful of water instead of air when someone swims past. Zzz..
The lap gifts were disappointing. For all my efforts I only got...
1. SPF 130 sunblock
2. Facial wash
3. $5 frolick voucher
4. Hair wax
5. Aloe vera gel
I heard last year they got potato chips! Sounds more useful to me =p Nevertheless, it was an interesting experience. I managed to test my endurance and push myself to the limits.
Conclusion: Swimming still rocks. Beats running anytime
-Mark-
9/12/2010 11:24:00 pm
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Designer Eric Sim
Brushes Hybrid Genesis and
Eric Sim
Features an abstract- floral digital artwork drawn by me in photoshop. This layout is appropriate for all genders. The grandiose design is laid freely on a simple canvas and they complement each other pretty well. The sudden gradient change is applied to create one contrasting element. I created a 3D effect on the vines and they seem to jut out of the yellow canvas.
Why the name? The design, as you can see, is abstract and it gives a double-vision feel, therefore, Esophoria, a tendency to squint your eyes inward to create a double vision.
