Thursday, December 26, 2013

MR 25 Ultra Marathon - Sunday 29th Dec 2013

Note:

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)

Ultramarathon 2013 - I like the mind over matter thrill

Last year, I took up the challenge of going around the 10km loop route of MacRithchie  Reservoir 6 times altogether. I did 60km in total. I did it by myself. At the same time,  while doing my self-ultra run, I was supporting our Flexifitness Runner by the name of Ming Ming. She was second overall for women open for the MR 25, last year. Flexifitness was proud of her achievement. 

As for this year, while the race is on, I am going to attempt to do a 70km run. I will not be competing but do it for self-satisfaction. Flexifitness will be supporting Ming Ming for the ultra-marathon race. 

 

As for me, I would like to wish all those taking part in this event all the best. 

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Event: MR25 Ultra Marathon 2013

  • Organizer: MacRitchie Runners 25

  • Date: 29th December 2013 (Sunday)

  • Start place: MacRitchie Reservoir, outside the Amenity Centre

  • Start time: 7:00 am

  • Fees: $65/- for non MR25 members, $20/- for MR25 members

  • Categories: Men Open, Women Open

RULES:

  • Complete a minimum of five laps to claim a finisher t-shirt and certificate.

  • The winner is the person that completes the most laps in 12hours (7am-7pm).

PRIZES (equal for both categories):

  • 1st place:         $500 + trophy + Mizuno gift set + fee-free entry for next year’s Ultramarathon

  • 2ndplace:         $300 + trophy + Mizuno gift set

  • 3rdplace:         $200 + trophy + Mizuno gift set

  • 4thplace:         $150 + medal + Mizuno gift set

  • 5thplace:         $100 + medal + Mizuno gift set

  • 6-10thplace:     $50 + medal + Mizuno gift set

All finishers of 5+ laps receive: Finisher medal, certificate and finisher t-shirt

PARTICIPANT’S ENTITLEMENT:

  • Running singlet

  • Finisher T-shirt (for finishers of 5+ laps only)

  • Finisher medal (for finishers of 5+ laps only)

  • Pocari Sweat, water and banana stations

  • HIGH5 energy gel

  • ZERO electrolyte tablets

  • $5 meal voucher for Mushroom Cafe



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.

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