12 July 2008 OSIT Mini Triathlon

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12 July 2008 OSIT Mini Triathlon

July 14, 2008 by Jessica Tan

Hello everyone!!!

I’m proud to say that I’ve successfully completed the Mini Triathlon without stopping in any of the events. And I’m so happy that my efforts to improve my swimming abilities paid off! I used to be able to swim 50m at a go then rest, then continue on to another lap. But now, I can swim 10 laps non stop! Which made swimming 200m in the sea very do-able. That was actually my biggest obstacle to overcome during the triathlon and once that was over I said “phew!” One thing I must say is that triathlons can be very addictive, cos immediately after finishing it, I’m so tempted to do it again next year! It pushes you to be very apt in every event and U can’t slack in either sport during the training process. Hence, an all rounder and it gives you a lot of motivation to keep your physical condition optimally fit.

I used to be one of the fastest cross country runners back in VJC, coming in 17th position during our annual school cross country run. In the OSIT Mini, I came in 44th with a total timing of 48min to complete 200m swim, 10km cycle and 2km run, and that made me very happy! Though I’m not as fit as I was in JC, but at least I know I still can do it and I’m sure if anyone regardless of age puts their mind to it, they can complete this mini tri too! I strongly encourage everyone out there to try this at least once in your life as you’ll feel a great sense of achievement and rejuvenation after you complete it! 🙂

Check out the photos from the event!

XOXO
Jess

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IMG_4321 - Jessica and Ge Ping.jpg

Posing with Geping-ge before the event started. Geping-ge did the entire Mini too but he also participated in the family challenge as well where Huifang-jie ran the 2km with him and their son, Kai3 Jie4, swam 200m with him. What a great way to spend time with your loved ones! 😛

IMG_4324 - Jessica.jpg I was checking out the sea route for the swim and feeling extremely anxious.

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Getting ready to jump into sea at the start line.

IMG_4334 - Jessica in the Water.jpg Spot me!!

IMG_4337 - Jessica after Swimming.jpg Yeah I overcame my fear!

IMG_4345 - Jessica Cycling.jpg Off I go for my 10km cycle!

IMG_4351 - Jessica at Finish Line.jpg Yeah! I did it! I completed my first Tri!

IMG_4356 - Jessica at Finish Line.jpg Quenching my thirst after the event.

IMG_4371 - Jessica with Ge Ping's Family.jpg

Posing together with Geping-ge, Huifang-jie and their son.

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Yeah! That’s all folks!

I’ll put up more pics when I receive em!

tata!

Posted in Uncategorized | 14 Comments

14 Responses

on July 14, 2008 at 9:23 pm | Reply Bunnyy

Hi!
Congrats!
U did it!
Love to read your blog cos u’re so real and pretty 🙂
Take care!
-One of ya readers =)
on July 14, 2008 at 9:26 pm | Reply jessicat

Hi Bunny! Wow! Didn’t expect a comment this immediate! 🙂 Thank you for all your encouragement n compliments! 🙂 XOXO….
on July 15, 2008 at 10:53 am | Reply Tim

Jessica, congratulation on your first tri finish! The first time is always very memorable, I’m glad you had a great time. Thanks for sharing your OSIM experience. Great photos! -Tim
on July 15, 2008 at 11:02 am | Reply Andrea

Well done babe! You did it 🙂 Congrats!
on July 16, 2008 at 9:47 am | Reply Eelyn

congrats babe! sprint next year yeah? 🙂
on July 18, 2008 at 7:52 am | Reply jo

hey jess!
congrats on your completion of the race! good job 😛
btw, how did u manage to improve ur stamina on the swimming part? im exactly like you..after a lap and i will be panting like mad and i would need to rest for a while before i continue for another lap. care to share your tips?
gd day to u! cheers! 🙂
on July 18, 2008 at 6:50 pm | Reply jessicat

Hi Tim! Thank you! This experience is really memorable and I feel that I can push on further! Glad U like the pics! 🙂 Will share more when I receive em from the Organiser…. 🙂 Cheers!
on July 18, 2008 at 6:51 pm | Reply jessicat

Thanks babe! U helped me a lot with all your tips! The checklist to pack for the race U sent was extremely useful! Thanks for all your help n encouragement! XOXO
on July 18, 2008 at 6:52 pm | Reply jessicat

Thanks babe! Ur lil pep talk U & Ben gave me before the race did help a lot! I’ll consider the sprint! 🙂
on July 18, 2008 at 7:00 pm | Reply jessicat

Hi Jo! Thank you thank you! Well, I had tips from friends and I read some beginner triathlons websites to gain some advice on swimming. Getting started was really the difficult part, and that takes a lot of determination. And also, swimming is more about your breathing technique rather than exerting all your energy to finish 1 lap (that was my main problem and maybe similar as yours?) I found a comfortable way of completing 2 long breast strokes before going up for air, and while your head is underwater during the strokes, breathe out. It varies from person to person but only the number of strokes U do underwater b4 getting air above. 2 will be an easier start. Also, remind yourself to relax a lot underwater n you’re not racing but aiming to cover distance. Once U panic, ur heart rate goes up and fatigue sets in a lot earlier. 🙂 Slowly try this method and let me know if it helps! 🙂 XOXO
on July 20, 2008 at 1:55 am | Reply jelyn

well done gal!!
btw, that tag # u hv…i’ve striked 4D combi a few times before. it’s both my lucky and unlucky # maybe i shd go buy again tmr 😛
on July 21, 2008 at 12:37 pm | Reply jessicat

Thanks gal! Really? I wanted to buy that no. but I’m not in a habit to buy 4D, so keep forgetting!!! hee hee… Let me know if U strike! 😛 XOXO
on July 22, 2008 at 10:52 pm | Reply jelyn

boohoohoo!!! i still can’t get over the fact that i forgot to buy the number!!! @#$^%$*(!
on July 24, 2008 at 5:23 pm | Reply jessicat

There’s always this weekend!!! hee… told my mum abt it and she didn’t buy either!!!