The skies were gloomy and the seas where rough. Three athletes descended into the dark waters at Ħondoq ir-Rummien to start their swim to Malta at 05:30. I was one of them. A route of about 6km took us 10km, and I for one did not succeed to cross.

However, from every failure come lessons that help us grow:

• Nature is a very powerful force.
• Know your limits, push past them, then know when to ask for help. 
• Face your fears, learn from your mistakes. 
• Preparation is what will keep you going when the going gets tough! 
• New challenges broaden your comfort zone.
• Although sometimes we're fighting our own personal battles, we might be of an inspiration to others who are doing the same. Having a fellow swimmer fighting on next to me gave me some comfort and security. Little did I know that she was thinking the same exact thing!!