Jennifer Quek - The 'Dragon Lady' Part 3

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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 Marcel Sng

Jennifer Quek - From  4:18 to 3:48 in 3 months

Picture 1 - (Left to Right) Jennifer Quek, Coach Rameshon and Lim Thow Wee. at the Arc de Triomphe after the Paris Marathon

Jennifer Quek, 42, is the 'dragon lady' of FlexiFitness who has the ability to run her 5km speed all the way for the marathon. She has a lot of determination and because of this, Coach Rameshon believes that one day, she is going to do a 3hr 30min.

An Interview With Jennifer Quek

How did you join FlexiFitness?

          
I was introduced by Dr Benny Goh. I have been training on my own and trying to run a sub-4 marathon timing. After running for 3 marathons I am still not able to do it. Dr Benny Goh suggested I try for a more structured training program and recommended FlexiFitness. That's why I gave it a shot.

How long have you been in this running group?

I started with the group last year Jun and ran Berlin Marathon in Sep with 3:48. It was only 3 months of training and my last marathon was  4:18! 

I was really amazed by the program. Thank you to FlexiFitness and especially to Coach Rameshon !!!!

To date, I have been with the group for slightly more than one year. 

What are your personal bests for 5, 10, Half Marathon and Marathon when you first joined FlexiFitness?

When 1st joined, my PB for
5km -                   35min 
10km -                 59min 05sec
Half Marathon –  1h 59min 55sec
Marathon -          4h 12min 18sec

What are personal bests for 5, 10, Half Marathon and Marathon now?

Now, my PB for
5km –                  25min 25sec
10km –                52min 42sec
Half Marathon – 1h 51min 31sec
Marathon -         3h 48min 34sec

Are you happy with your progress?

Yes, of course, I never thought I could do this.

What are your Short term goals? 

Too busy at work now to achieve anything. :)

Midterm goals? 

Able to qualify for Boston marathon at 3h 45min and below

Long term goals?

Hope to achieve 3h 30min for marathon eventually

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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.