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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
We have heard of Ashley Liew receiving Life Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sports and Adventure 2011 on 13th March 2012. We all know now that Ashley Liew is not just a marathon runner but he is also versatile in triathlon and ironman as well. As tomorrow is Aviva 70.3km race for half – ironman race, both Ashley Liew and my friend Christian Stauffer ( 2009, 250km Sahara Desert participant) will be taking part in the event. I realized that it would good for people to at least know about the two of them through an interview session with me. Hence, I have included 2 interviews – one on Ashley Liew’s and the other on Christian’s. I hope that one is motivated by the two of them through this interview.
Picture 1 - Ashley is preparing for the upcoming Texas Ironman Race 2012 in May.
An Interview With Ashley Liew
What made you participate in this race?
It's a preparatory race for the Texas Full Ironman on 19 May 2012.
What does the SMU Outstanding Achievement Award (Sports & Adventure) mean to you?
I'm pleased to receive the award considering there are many talented sportsmen/women in SMU, so I'm grateful for the recognition of my efforts at the Gold Coast Marathon 2011.
Did you expect the award?
I was hoping for something, but certainly, I never expect to receive awards, I take them as they come.
How was your training like for this race?
A lot of long bike rides and more frequent swims went into this. So would just hope everything comes together on race day.
Is this enough preparation for the upcoming full Ironman race in Texas?
Definitely not. There is still some time to go before 19 May, so after the Singapore Ironman 70.3 this Sunday, I will still be training hard for Texas.
It's a preparatory race for the Texas Full Ironman on 19 May 2012.
What does the SMU Outstanding Achievement Award (Sports & Adventure) mean to you?
I'm pleased to receive the award considering there are many talented sportsmen/women in SMU, so I'm grateful for the recognition of my efforts at the Gold Coast Marathon 2011.
Did you expect the award?
I was hoping for something, but certainly, I never expect to receive awards, I take them as they come.
How was your training like for this race?
A lot of long bike rides and more frequent swims went into this. So would just hope everything comes together on race day.
Is this enough preparation for the upcoming full Ironman race in Texas?
Definitely not. There is still some time to go before 19 May, so after the Singapore Ironman 70.3 this Sunday, I will still be training hard for Texas.
An Interview With Christian Stauffer
Picture 2 - (Left to Right) Mika Kume, Christian and Dan Johnson in 2009 250km Sahara Challenge.
Between Ironman and triathlon, which do you prefer? Why?
The principle remains the same for both events as you need to swim/bike/run. However, as far as Ironman is concerned, it is very long as you need to go for 3.9km Swim/180km Bike/ 42k run. For me, it is like running a shorter distance and followed by running the full marathon. The full distance is so taxing that you probably get yourself too tired to compete. Shorter triathlon allows competition to take place.
How has your training been going for this race?
This is a tough question. I have just recovered from an injury which is at the left calf and had to manage training with very low mileage. My hip is still giving me some problems. The challenge for me will be not to blow up on the run. However, it is ok, as it is my first preparation race toward Ironman Switzerland. Hence, it is an acid test for me in terms of finding out how good my fitness is. As the AVIVA race is held here, I do not need to travel around. This sounds good for me.
Which category will you be running in for the coming AVIVA 70.3 Half-Ironman race?
In the veteran men section, 45-49 age group.
What kind of time are you expecting?
Anything that comes close to 5hr 45min will do and I will be happy and satisfied.
Any plans for super-endurance in the near future?
We may be planning for Ironman Switzerland in July and Atacama 2013 (with Johnson DJ)
By Narayanan
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.
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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.
