My Aquathalon Experience

 At my school’s aquathlon, the energy was buzzing from the moment we reached the pool. The race was simple on paper—100 metres swim followed by a 400 metres run—but I knew the real challenge was switching fast from water to land. I focused on a clean start, a strong pull and kick, and tight turns. The last few strokes burned, but I kept my head down and finished the swim in a good position.

The transition was the tricky part. I sprinted out, slipped on my shoes with wet feet, and told myself to settle into a steady pace. The first 200 metres of the run felt heavy after the swim, but I kept my cadence light and pushed my arms to keep my legs moving. I picked off a couple of runners on the back stretch and saved one final surge for the last 100 metres.

I crossed the line 2nd out of 30 participants, and I was so proud. Standing on the podium, I felt that mix of relief and happiness that only comes after a tough race. More than the medal, I learned how important transitions are, how to control my breathing after a hard swim, and how staying calm can make a huge difference. Now I’m excited to train more—especially practicing quick shoe changes and brick workouts—so I can come back stronger for the next aquathlon.