I have been trying to get my fitness routine back on track after the CNY holidays. After a couple of bodycombat sessions, a couple of jogs, I finally made it down to the pool. I can't even remember the last time I went for a swim at the public pool in Singapore. It was probably in Sec 4, when I had to take part in the House Captains' Race during the annual swimming meet.
I must say things have changed quite a bit since my last trip to a public pool. Public swimming pools are now more equipped and even have water rides for the children. A trip to the pool used to cost only $0.50 for 2 hours (I think), now its $2 per entry! What used to be paper tickets are now replaced by plastic cards. Ticket attendants are now replaced by automated machines that dispense your tickets and automated gates which open after you insert your ticket.
It was quite a good experience - I was very proud of myself that I managed to complete 16 laps. The original plan was just to TRY and do 10 laps. Stamina in the water is very different from having stamina on land. Even when I was at my fittest, swimming 1 lap left me slightly breathless. Ok, so I stopped for short rests in between, but I thought 16 laps was quite good, considering the shape I was in.
After last Saturday's swim, I'm looking forward to heading to my neighbourhood public pool more often, and will try and make this a weekly affair! Oh wait, maybe not tomorrow, there's a party tonight. :)
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