Saturday, September 29, 2012

Aberu Kebede favourite to win Berlin Marathon 2012

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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)

Aberu Kebede targets sub 2:20 time


Aberu Kebede won the 2010 BERLIN MARATHON

Aberu Kebede won and did 2.23.58 in 2010 BMW BERLIN MARATHON. When asked about the weather, she said, “Oh, no, I’d prefer pleasant conditions, no rain, and not too cold,” at the press conference. However, it looks like she’s going to run in temperatures between around 8C (46F) at the 9am start, to around 13C (55F) by midday, with little or no wind.

In the men's race, Berlin has seven in the last 15 years, for world records to be broken, the most recent being Patrick Makau’s 2.03.38, last year. 

Athens Olympic winner Mizuki Noguchi in 2005, have taken the course record down to 2.19.12 for the women open race. 

“I wanted to come back here, after winning two years ago,” said Kebede to reporters, “I feel confident I can produce another good result. If everything goes well on Sunday, I think I can run under 2.20. That’s my aim.”


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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.