Flexifitness Runner Lim Thow Wee Does 20min 20sec for JP Morgan 5.6km Race

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By Marcel Sng

Thow Wee - Currently he is ranked number three in Singapore for marathon performance by a Singaporean this year so far. 

Before Thow Wee gets his sub - 2hr 50min for the coming Gold Coast Marathon, I felt that it would be good to interview him. In the recent JP Morgan race, he did 20min 20sec for the 5.6km route. Coach Rameshon has spoken to him to do a 16min plus for the 5km track or in Flexifitness time trials. We believe that he will be able to get at least near 17min flat before he goes to the Gold Coast. Coach Rameshon believes that there is vast potential in Thow Wee and he will go faster in marathons if he improves his speed. It is believed that he has tremendous speed in his leg and it has not been realised yet.

I decided to interview Lim Thow Wee and he has answered all the questions. 

An Interview With Lim Thow Wee - On JP Morgan and on future races targets.

JP morgan race.

What kind of time were you going for?

I was going for a 21 min flat time for 5.6k. Which is a 3m45s pace per km throughout.

Are you happy with the time?

Yes. I was happy with my 20m20s timing (3m37s average pace) because I haven't done much speed training prior, been doing marathon training since 2012.

Can you share with us on the splits of the run. ?

1st KM: 3m38s

2nd KM: 3m47s

3rd KM: 3m43s

4th KM: 3m39s

5th KM: 3m47s

600m: 1m28s

Why did you choose this race?

It was a huge yearly corporate event for my company, DBS bank. So my colleagues and I will usually sign up for it

Do you like the scenery of the race?
It was the usual Esplanade to Republic Ave route. Thus most runners will be over-familiar with it.

How was the organisation of the race, the pros and cons?

The organization was good. But as it is a short and very crowded race, one will have to queue up as early as 1 hour before the start. Else, you will be stuck at the back and waste 2-3 mins to clear the starting line.

Which race is the best for you in Singapore and you would like to recommend to others?

The race that impresses me this year was Run350 21km. I was the 2-hr pacer for the race. The route was smooth not many sharp turns and it was well-lit. The crowd size was manageable as one can reach 30 mins before the start at 530am to get to the front. Even at a 2-HR pace, there was no human jam at any stage of the route, thus the faster runners have all the space they need without having to weave in and out.

Runners can hang out and relax at the soft turf on the Floating Platform after the race. It was important to catch up with our peers.

What is your next race?

My next race will be the Gold Coast marathon in July.

Any plans to do a sub-2hr 50min in the future?

Yes. I hope to do it in Gold Coast marathon this July! I guess it cost nothing to wish and dream!

How many marathons will you run for this year?

At the moment, 2. I am still considering whether to do the New York Marathon this year as I got a slot from last year's cancellation.

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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.