swim trial

i was so nervous. Not becoz i didn't have confidence to finish the swim.. but i was so late! i was late for 10min!! i was so afraid tat i might have to go again for it.. tat will be a waste of time & it's so far - Yishun Safra country club. Well, i was lucky coz they let me do the trial although i was late.. yes, i've taken up the challenge - s'pore Biathlon 2008 which will happen in 1st March 08. when i signed up i didn't know i must do a swim trial of 1.5km in 2 weeks time..well 1.5km shouldn't be a problem at all..e only thing i am worried about is the timing. i've stamina but i'm just not very fast.. well, in the website, they mentioned:

"In order to ascertain the swimming proficiency and confidence level in doing long-distance swim, participants are required to participate in a swim trial.

All first-time participants must participate in a swim trial within 14 days of registration. It is ok if you fail the first try as it will serve as a gauge on your current physical standard. You may book for another swim trial date within two weeks as well.

Qualifying Time

Participant should be able to swim 30 laps of 50 metres under 40 minutes.

In the event any registered participants failed the swim trials (after 3 attempts), the registration fee will be refunded (minus administrative charge of S$10 for the swim trials)."

So, i wasn't very worried actually.. if i failed i still have 2 more chances.. ha, so this is kacang

my timing: 15 laps 39++ min (but i'm quite sure i only did 14 laps..) anyway, i have about 2 months to train up from now (after minus out CNY holidays etc)

*i think my real challenge is e 10km run (after e 1.5km swim)