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 Saranniya
Xu Pei Hua- Running is her passion from 12 years of age till now
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
Xu Pei Hua- Running is her passion from 12 years of age till now
Xu Pei Hua is yet another person that I look up to as she is one of the rare athletes who can balance running and studies at the same time, especially now that she is doing her doctorate. Due to her demands in her studies, she is not able to train every single day. However, she makes it a point to train at least three times per week and join Team Flexifitness at least once a week. I admire the great discipline that she has.
When I asked Coach Rameshon what type of athlete Pei Hua was in the past, he shared with me that she followed his instructions to the very letter. He also mentioned that she was a very hardworking and dedicated athlete who was ready to do any form of training without any complaint. This kind of spirit was actually found when she was you and it allowed her to come in 3rd in the Under 14 Girls Individual Category of the National Schools' Cross-Country race, organised by the Singapore Schools' Sports Council.
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| (left to right) Xu Pei Hua, Helen Toh and Sumathy |
Pei Hua also shared with me that she watched the true story of Louis Zamperini and was inspired by the mental strength that he had. The part that impacted her the most was the statement by him, "In all my life I have finished the race!" She said that the inspiring statement is now her motto.
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| Coffee, after the Great Eastern Run 2014 |
Although she has a busy schedule she ran the Great Eastern Women’s Race and she actually clocked an unexpected personal best time of 53mins 59sec for 10KM race. Her time, in the past, was 54min 07sec in the 10km race category of the 2013 Gold Coast Marathon race.
http://rameshon-m.blogspot.sg/2014/11/xu-pei-hua-intervierw-on-her-new-10km.html
http://rameshon-m.blogspot.sg/2014/11/xu-pei-hua-intervierw-on-her-new-10km.html
Xu Pei Hua's Great Eastern 10km Run Time.
km
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target time (hh:mm:ss)
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achieved time (hh:mm:ss)
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pace (min/km)
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1
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0:05:20
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0:05:24
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0:05:24
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2
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0:10:40
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0:10:46
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0:05:22
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3
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0:16:00
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0:16:11
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0:05:25
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4
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0:21:20
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0:21:41
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0:05:30
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5
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0:26:40
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0:27:11
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0:05:30
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6
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0:32:00
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0:32:43
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0:05:32
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7
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0:37:20
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0:38:25
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0:05:42
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8
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0:42:40
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0:44:02
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0:05:37
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9
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0:48:00
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0:49:39
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0:05:37
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10
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0:53:20
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0:53:59
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0:05:13
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As a doctorate student and at the same time running, I found that this interview of hers may inspire many who are doing higher studies to keep exercising while they are highly stressed. As such, it would good to hear it from her.
An Interview With Xu Pei Hua
How were you feeling during the race?
I was feeling fine. I stopped at the drink stations to hydrate myself. After crossing the finish line I threw up all the water and isotonic drink I drank during the race.
How was the organization of the race?
The organization of the race was good.
How was the race route?
The route was quite hilly. There were 3 to 4 hills which cause me to slow down.
How was your race preparations?
Due to my busy schedule, I can only manage 3 times per week training with a mix of speed workouts, endurance runs and mental training. I also made it a point to join Coach Rameshon’s training every Thursday.
Were you satisfied with your results?
Yes, I am satisfied and happy with my timing for clocking in my personal best timing. I am thrilled to do a personal best for a hilly course in Singapore.
What is your next target?
My aim will be below 53min for 10km. A little at a time. In the long run, my aim is to improve my speed to a below 50mins for 10km. So that I can aim for a good marathon time in the near future.
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.
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.
