Interview with Colin Chua- An Interview on his 10th position Stanchart Marathon 2014 (Men Open)

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Interview By Saranniya

Interview with Colin on his Personal Best timing of 03Hr 06Min 45Sec 

Are you happy with your timing?

Yes, though I did not hit my pre-race target. I was struggling to complete the marathon due to fatigue and I looked so awful at the finish that race officials were trying to convince me to get on the wheelchair! So to get a PB of 3 mins is really a bonus.

How was the organisation of the race?
Hydration stations were adequate. However, the race event handbook said that there will be an energy gel station at abt 23.5km but I didn't see any. That affected my refuelling plans.

Were the kilometre marking accurately marked?
Yes.

 How was the route? Too hilly?
 The route was pretty flat and the same as the previous year.

 How was the weather during the race?
 It was getting progressively hotter and more humid as the race drags on.

What is your goal? In the long term and short term.
My long term goal is to run a sub-3hrs marathon. Short term will be to improve my 10km PB to sub 38mins.



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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.