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)
Thomas Kiprotich - Hong Kong Marathon 2011 (Half-marathon Champion)
I saw Thomas Kiprotich after the Hong Kong Marathon 2011. He ran and finished the half-marathon race. He was being interviewed by papers and he looked very fresh still.
He told me that he had to see his wife soon and told me to ask the questions. I decided to ask for one.
An Interview With Thomas Kiprotich
What was your position for the race?
I was first in the half-marathon race.
How was the route?
It was a tough route. There were a lot of uphills and downhills.
How were your competitors, did you have any?
I ran a solo race all the way without any competitors.
How about running the marathon the next time?
I just want to run in the half-marathon and not a marathon.
How did your training go?
I train for all year round. I was doing 3 workouts per week and the rest of the 3 days, I did easy intensity long runs.
Were you prepared for the hills?
Yes, I did some hill workouts once per week.
How about commenting on your training partners?
My training partner came in second.
Will you be having goals in the long run?
No, I just want to keep fit and keep my competitive edge to keep racing for some years.
Are you married?
Yes.
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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.
