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I signed up for the T100 Triathlon to earn bragging rights, but learnt life lessons instead
There was no 5am alarm or perfect plan to follow. But somewhere in the sweat and determination was a crash course in resilience and self-worth.
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What began as an ego trip for the writer turned into invaluable insight and personal growth.
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When I first signed up for the Singapore T100 Triathlon two years ago, it wasn’t out of a love for endurance sports. It was curiosity to see what I was physically capable of – and for the bragging rights. One more box to tick, another post for the ‘gram.
But what I got was far more than a medal. Training for and finishing the 100km race – involving a 2km swim, 80km cycle and 18km run in Singapore’s sweltering heat – taught me life lessons I didn’t know I needed.
