If you are keen and have queries, please contact Coach Rameshon at 9100 4369 or you can email him at m.rameshon@gmail.com or swift.rameshon@gmail.com. Please refer to website http://flexifitness.com.sg (for more information on him and his programmes)
By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Dan Johnson - From Sahara 250km to Sabah Adventure 50 km trail run.
Johnson, my former De La Salle School class-mate, has been taking up big challenges after Army in running events like running the Sahara Desert Run 250km etc with people like Mika Kume and so on. From my primary school group, he is the only one doing all the ultra-distance races etc.
In the past, Johnson was not really active in sports. Over a period of time, he took particular interest in Ironman competition etc. His passion for running is a lot to the point that he has put his daughter in the Young Champions' Programme recently.
Johnson recently has come out of injury and is taking part in 50km North Face Run tomorrow. As such, I thought that it would be a good idea to interview him on his next challenge.
Interview With Johnson
What race are you aiming for in the future, in the short-term?
Sabah Adventure 50km trail run.
Why are you taking part in the North Face Run?
I am taking part in the North Face run as a training race before the Sabah Aventure 50km run.
The distance of the race?
The distance is 50km.
What kind of mileage are you doing now?
It is between 70 and 75km.
What is your reason for taking part in these races?
For one whole year, I did not have any challenge. I am looking forward to these events.
What injury you had in the past?
Plantar Fasciitis.
Are you going for these races as a team?
No. As an individual.
Do you have long-term goals?
I will be taking part in the 250km Atacama, Chile race.
Will you be taking part in any marathon race?
No plans yet.
How about Ironman?
Still, I have no plans yet
What kind of time are you aiming for the 50km North Face Run?
50km in sub 7hrs.
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By Narayanan
Rameshon has taught in Hwa Chong Institution, plus several schools, and Republic Polytechnic as well. He has won many accolades and he was awarded Merit Award for 1991 marathon performance in breaking the national record of Singapore, at that time. He has made 22 male athletes do a marathon in sub-3hrs. He has made 7 female runners do sub-4 hours for the marathon, as well. He was inducted to the ‘Roll of Honour’ by the then College of Physical Education, organised by Singapore Olympic Academy, in 1998, for breaking the National record repeatedly 4 times, till he did 2hr 24min 22sec).
He also has a Coaching group and he trains them on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm at Botanic Gardens. Those interested can call him at 91004369 for coaching assistance, to improve performance. There is also personal training that he does for many in a week. You can e-mail him at swift.rameshon@gmail.com.
