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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)
Divyata and Aditya - Both did 17min 10sec for the Zoo Run 2013.
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)
Divyata and Aditya - Both did 17min 10sec for the Zoo Run 2013.
Divyata, 10, and Aditya, 7, ran and finished the Zoo Run 2.8km. Both did 17min 10sec. A 17min 20sec is passing for the college girls and to get silver, the college girls need to do about 16min 40sec. Subtracting the 400m route, and making it into 2.4km route, Divyata's time will be around a decent 14min plus.
The brother also did well in the race. He decided to strategy such that he did not stop during the race. Fellow Flexifitness sports girl Brinda came in 13th for the first time in the race.
The parent of Aditya and Divyata, Nitin and Julie Govila, were very happy in knowing that the daughter can in a year time get a gold for the NAPFA test. They were happy that Aditya was able to follow the sister till the end of the race. The race was a family affair such that the parent's support was all the way there.
As the children were from Flexifitness. I decided to give an interview to both Divyatta and Aditaya.
Picture 1 - Aditya (left) and Divyata, finishing the 2.8km hilly cross-country route in 17min 10sec.
Picture 1 - Aditya (left) and Divyata, finishing the 2.8km hilly cross-country route in 17min 10sec.
An Interview With Divyata
How was the race?
It was fun and I liked it. I was a little nervous but I was at the same time looking forward to the race.
How was the route?
There were a lot of up and down hills throughout the route.
Did you see the animals?
It was nice to see the animals while we were running.
What time were you aiming for?
I was aiming for a good time by doing a steady run.
What was your time of completing the race?
My brother and I did 17min 10sec for the 2.8km route.
Are you happy with the route?
The only thing that I want to say is that the route was a bit too long. Other than that it was a good route to run.
The next time, do you like to come for the race here at the Zoo?
Most definitely.
An Interview With Aditya
How was the race?
It was fun.
How were you able to do a 17min 10sec?
I ran the race steadily and told myself not to stop at any point.
How do you find the route?
The route was ok.
Did you run the hills?
There were hills.
How was about your parent support?
They were at the finish point to support me and my sister.
Did you enjoy the race?
I really enjoy the race.
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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.
