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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)
In the recent Sunday race in Bedok Reservoir, there were two people who ran the race, Marcel and Marissa. The day was bright and sunny. Marcel is running the race the first time as a secondary 4 student. His sister ran last year. However, not only coming in tenth position in the women open, Marissa also bettered her time by nearly a minute and her timing stood at 19min 11sec. As a young student, I decided to interview her on last Sunday's improved performance.
From young, I have noticed her in making improvement in her timing and I thought it would good for people to get motivated from her performance recently.
Picture 1 - Marissa Sng 16 years of age came in 10th in Women Open Inter-Con race.
How was your timing in the past, last year?
Last year my timing was 20.06.
How did you fair for this race?
I came in the top 10 with a time of 19min 11sec. Last year, I was 6th but the timing was much slower.
How did you train for this race?
I trained every day for it. I did my own runs when there wasn't school training.
How was the weather before, during and after the race?
The weather before the race was really hot but during the race, it wasn't at all. After the race, it was sunny and windy.
How did your brother fair?
My brother did a time of 17.58. His position is 30plus for men open.
My brother took up running during the start of the June holidays last year.
Are you happy with your timing?
I am happy as I didn't expect to do this kind of time because I did not do any long runs in preparation for the race.
What is your next goal?
My next goal is to become a champion in the future.
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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.
