Sunday, August 31, 2014

Vegan Kenny Lee - Surprises everyone with his 1hr 29min 22sec time for his first time 2014 Army Half-Marathon race. (Part 2)

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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 Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)

Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)

Kenny Lee - Carrying the flag for Vegans in Singapore. 

Kenny Lee ran the Army Half Marathon with a Team V t-shirt. His message is for Singaporeans to consider being compassionate towards the animals before you eat. His message is that there are plant-based products we can eat that could, in fact, prevent one from diseases like cancer and other diseases.

Yesterday, Team V captain Kenny Lee did a 1hr 29min 22sec for the Army Half Marathon and did this remarkable time first half- marathon. His training was not suited for the 21km but for 5km/10km; he was focused on bringing his time down for 5km; which would bring his marathon time down in the long run. 

Interview with Kenny Lee

What was the recent race you did?
 SAFRA half marathon.

Why did you choose this race?
It is a popular event and there are many good quality competitors coming from the NSF.

The event time also coincides well with the 'halfway' mark of my training program for the SCMS 2014 under coach Rameshon. It was a good chance to test my fitness and preparedness for the marathon. 

What was your timing?
1:29 unofficial.

 Are you happy with it?
Satisfied, but I know it could have been better if I pushed myself. However, I chose not to stress my body out too much, knowing that there would be a 10k race in 2 weeks and many more gruelling months of training to come before I'm marathon ready. 

How was the route and organisation of the Race?
The route was enjoyable. Water and isotonic points were evenly spaced and well-stocked. However, I thought that the organizers could have arranged a pen system so the more experienced runners can have a better chance at their PB.

What is your next race? 
POSB 10k run with flexifitness team!




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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.