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 Saranniya Rajendran
Jensen Toh - A new talent identified.
Picture 1 - Jensen Toh in Orange singlet, few weeks before going for Cebu 70.3 Ironman 2013.
Jensen Toh, 30, joined Team Flexifitness about 4 months back. Since the day
he joined our group, he was found to do the training and go back home on time
to take good rest so that his work, training and family life is not
affected.
He was very disciplined to follow the former's instruction. His attendance was very regular. I, as an observer, found this gentleman to be a very dedicated athlete in training. I have noticed that he does not waste time during training and he looks focused on training.
Over a period of time, he did a time trial conducted by Team Flexifitness for 8km and he did a time of 31min 03sec. That was an awesome performance as Jensen was able to do a sub-4min per km.
Coach Rameshon told me that Jensen Toh has the potential to do a sub 3hr for a marathon in the near future.
Having said that, let us hear from him directly on Cebu 70.3 Ironman in the form of an interview session. I hope you enjoy reading it and be inspired.
An Interview With Jensen Toh
Can you share with us in your own words on the split time taken for swim, cycle and running?
My Swim was 33:32, Bike was 2:41:44, Run was 1:37:57. Total time taken was 4hr 59min.
What was the reason for you to run this race?
I participated in this race last year and had a very positive experience. I also wanted to better my time if possible.
Why did you choose to go to the Philippines out of other countries?
Ever since the removal of the Singapore Aviva 70.3 Ironman, Philippines was the closest alternative.
Can you share with us on your previous personal best time for 70.3 Ironman?
My PB was 5hr 37m and this was achieved last year in the Cebu 70.3 Ironman 2012
Can you share with us your goal for the race?
Were you going for position or timing?
Timing.
How was the competitive field during the race?
No clue. As I was not aiming for any position, my focus was solely on attaining my goals.
Are you happy with the timing?
Definitely! I performed better than expected.
Anything that you may have done that may have improved the timing further?
My bike split, definitely. My bike training fell short of my expectations.
What is your next goal?
To attain sub 1hr 30min for the upcoming Army Half Marathon 2013.
Next issue - An Interview With Ashley Liew on his selection for South-East Asian Games 2013 to be held in Myanmar
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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.
Next issue - An Interview With Ashley Liew on his selection for South-East Asian Games 2013 to be held in Myanmar
www.runningcoachsg.com If you like our blogpost, please like us in Facebook https://www.facebook.com/flexifitness.runningcoachsg
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.
