biathlons and muscles

I did not recover in time to participate for sat's biathlon. there will be many other opportunities so I have chose not to sulk over it.

What I am about to blog are my observations from my supposed biathlon. The more important ones.

Biathlons, as the name suggests, have two components- swim and run. I noticed that many buffed guys who were in their speedos and flashy swim caps were unable to swim. They would possibly be better off running than swimming because that's how more defined muscles are formed. So, it was rather disappointing to watch the first wave of men's open swimmers trying to 'muscle' their way across the swimming pool.

I enquired about the validity of my observation from a life-saving coach, who summed it up as- muscles are heavier, so they would sink and buffed swimmers also sink *lah*'.

In any case, I learn a good lesson about not judging people by their physique. Afterall, the guy whom I was poking fun at because of him looking rather gay (super fair and wears ultra tight swim shorts) was the fastest swimmer for the tournament.