Chan Meng Hui - Preface of Run For Life.

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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)

Run For Life - Chan Meng Hui (One of Singapore's oldest marathoners)

Picture 1 - Mr Chan Meng Hui is in the center of the photo

This is a true story of a man's journey from a world of self-abuse to a world of challenges and epic long-distance races. As a young man, Chan Meng Hui almost lost himself to excessive drinking and smoking. Fortunately, during his visit to China in June 1979 after he retired at the age of 49, he caught a glimpse of where his partying would lead him and decided to turn his life around. 

Chan Meng Hui was once a pack-a-day smoker, but through dedication and persistence, he managed to achieve a level of fitness that allowed him to run more than 90 marathons all over the world in countries such as America, Japan, China, Mongolia and Switzerland. Even at the age of 81, he is still participating in numerous marathons. 

"Run for Life" is a bold autobiography that follows Chan's travels down the road of destruction and redemption. It is a book that documents one man's passion for challenge, distance, and endurance. Avid runner Chan Meng Hui shares his amazing life story to equip readers with information on what it takes to lead a healthy life regardless of your age by encouraging readers to exercise, advocating smart eating habits and promoting positive living and thinking habits.

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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.