Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Why is it not worth it to run with different number tag?

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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)

Scott Downard - Run with your own number tag

Scott Downard, a 25-year-old runner won the Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, last weekend. However, he was disqualified for not registering for the race.

Downard ran with a bib which was meant for his friend who signed up for the race. His friend may not have been able to run in the race. When the issue was addressed, Downward admitted the flaw. Hence, Kolin Styles, 25, became the winner. Styles finished the race in 2 hrs, 40 min, 54 sec, more than three minutes behind Downard.

The good part of it all was that Downward was able to take the disqualification gracefully and resolved that he will be back for next year's race.


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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.