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By Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)
Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)
Coffee - Inflammation and Performance
Before sharing with you my SEA Games race where I did 2h 24min 22sec in Thailand, I would share on some important points on caffeine.
There is evidence that there are advantages in taking in coffee, tea, coke, milo, chocolate, red bull and other caffeinated drinks before a race. It is from my experience and it is in research as well with conclusive results
Dr Teh, who was at that time working with Singapore Sports Council (SSC) as a medical doctor, gave us a pre-SEA Games talk. He spoke on other topics plus on caffeine etc. I was training Koo Chin Poo at that time. Koo Chin Poo did 2hr 41min for the Gold Coast Marathon 2003 and did 2hr 39min in the 2003 Vietnam SEA Games in that same year. As I was his coach, I was invited to the pre-SEA Games talk.
We were given the contents of caffeinated drinks. I did my own reading as well. Compared to coffee, the caffeine content in tea can be 10 times lower. As compared to coffee, red bull has 3 times more caffeine.
Too much of drinking of caffeinated drink could cause inflammation of the bones and joints, sleep disorders and elevated of heart-rate. In the past, I used to discuss with runners and other people who were interested in this topic. Over time, some studies have shown some results that caffeine can cause inflammation.
Hence, it is important to place a limit on coffee. Some studies have shown that coffee has anti-oxidants and it can prevent certain cancers. A person who drinks 2 cups a day needs to drink more water because of the diuretic effect of coffee. One also needs to sleep more. If not, one will get tired from the caffeine effect, doing more work and the body getting more tired from performing an intense bout of exercise; whether it be cycling, running etc.
By Narayanan
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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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.
