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)
Dhashman - Long-term, in one or two years time, he is aiming for a time between 1min 56sec and 1min 58sec for 800m
Picture 1 - Dhasman wins 800m and 1500m in Finals of National Schools' Track and Field Championships 2013
I knew Thangavelu when I was running in Malaysia when I was a competitive runner. At that time, M. Ramachandran was also running. I realised that Thangavelu was a gold medalist in SEA Games in the 90s, for the 3000m steeplechase.
We constantly keep meeting in between the 1990s and 1992 in races. At that time, Thangavelu fancied running in the 10km race half-marathons. We both kept winning some cash award as we were able to come in the top 4 most of the time.
Right now, his son by the name of Dhashman, a secondary 5 Normal Academic student from Regent Second School has made Thangavelu proud by coming in, not just first for 800m a few days back, but by also coming in first in 1500m in the finals of the Nationals Track and Field Championships 2013, in 1500m in a creditable time.
He has given me some answers for the interview questions that I have posed.
Picture 2 - Dhashman Thangavelu from Regent Secondary finishing first in 1500m with a time of 4min 19.53sec, a PB from his 4hr 20sec in March SAA track and field series.
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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.
