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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)
Finally, Christian Stauffer came back from Australia and answered to all my interview questions. Recently, Christian has had some races in Singapore. After taking part in some progressive races, he has gone through a test of taking part in Busselton Ironman race. Let us hear from him on his achievement in obtaining his target when he was in Australia, through a question and answer session.
An Interview With Christian Stauffer.
Picture 1 - While Christian (right) is preparing for Ironman in Switzerland in July, Ashley Liew (left) is about to race in Texas, few weeks from now.
What is the race called?
It is called Sunsmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton
Can you tell us about the race distance for the race as a whole?
It is a half-ironman distance so it 1.9km Swim / 90.1 km Bike / 21.1 km run.
What kind of time were you going for?
Considering the stage of preparation anywhere sub 6h will be ok.
Are you happy with the time of the race?
Yes, I raced just above 5h50 so I was happy. Especially considering a very tough swim because of the swell.
Any future race that you will take part in?
Likely to be Ironman Switzerland in July.
How was the weather?
The weather ended up very fine but the morning right before the swim was really cold and windy.
How was the race preparation?
It was ok although I had bad flu around Easter that took a toll on my body and preparation.
How did you feel during the race?
I felt a like being in a tumbler during the swim, very well on the bike and stiff toward the end of the run mainly due to the lack of mileage.
How about after the race?
Great race. Great organisation. Great crowd. I loved it.
It is called Sunsmart Ironman 70.3 Busselton
Can you tell us about the race distance for the race as a whole?
It is a half-ironman distance so it 1.9km Swim / 90.1 km Bike / 21.1 km run.
What kind of time were you going for?
Considering the stage of preparation anywhere sub 6h will be ok.
Are you happy with the time of the race?
Yes, I raced just above 5h50 so I was happy. Especially considering a very tough swim because of the swell.
Any future race that you will take part in?
Likely to be Ironman Switzerland in July.
How was the weather?
The weather ended up very fine but the morning right before the swim was really cold and windy.
How was the race preparation?
It was ok although I had bad flu around Easter that took a toll on my body and preparation.
How did you feel during the race?
I felt a like being in a tumbler during the swim, very well on the bike and stiff toward the end of the run mainly due to the lack of mileage.
How about after the race?
Great race. Great organisation. Great crowd. I loved it.
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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.
Note:
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.
