An Interview With K Narayanan - 19kg Weight loss

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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 Saranniya R

Narayanan - Results speak for themselves

Picture 1 - A smiling but worried Narayanan (Then)




Picture 2 - A more athletic-looking Narayanan (Now)

Narayanan, 32, took up running out of interest and also to lose weight. I have written a summary on him and have posted in an earlier post. http://rameshon-m.blogspot.sg/2014/05/k-narayanan-19kg-weight-loss-from-89kg.html This time, I interviewed him, in the hope that many will do likewise- young and old, to lose weight through running. This blog post is intended to motivate many not to lose hope but strive to work hard and be consistent. 

An Interview With K Narayanan

Why did you join the Flexifitness running programme?

It is my personal goal to stay fit and I knew running is a great way to remain fit and strong. When I was surfing to gather guidance in this area, I stumbled on Coach Rameshon’s blog. It was very inspiring and offered many cases where his proven techniques and coaching yielded results in the short and long term. I was pleasantly surprised to know that he was a record holder and still continues to win top positions in races, which acted as a driving factor for me to join this programme.

When did you join our programme?

In 2013, I participated in the Sundown half marathon. The performance was an utter disappointment with a net time of 3hrs 10mins. I decided it was the right time to take professional help and I reached out to Coach Rameshon in June 2013 to join his coaching programme.

How did you know about Flexifitness?
It was through rameshon-m.blogspot.com and incidentally, I also happened to see pamphlets on Flexifitness.

Were you doing personal or group training?

In my opinion, group training is more inspiring and enriching. It was really motivating to see my fellow runners in the group achieving their Personal Best scores. Every week there is one good news or the other and it became very easy to develop a positive frame of mind. The Group had people from age 13 – 50+ and each one had a great story to tell on their fitness.

How has your progress been, from the start of the session to the last race that you have done?

I receive ongoing feedback on my performance. I’m advised when to stop, build and push and I see the impact on my strength, endurance, conditioning and pace. My running posture is getting better. My pace has improved tremendously and above all, I’m enjoying the training every time. My recovery period is now shortened and all the training efforts are positively impacting my body and mind.

When you finished the race, did you check your weight, Can you share with us on your weight loss?

In 2012, when I did my first 10K, I was 89 Kgs and I finished the race in 1hr 21 mins.

From June 2013 onwards, I’m able to complete my 10K runs between 55 - 57 mins.

I did my 21K in 2XU – 2014  in 2Hrs 01 min. I would attribute the results partly to my weight loss of 19 Kgs. (currently maintained at 70).

I should mention, there was an exponential drop in my weight post joining the programme.

What is your next race?

I haven’t signed up for any races in the near future. But, I’m enjoying the friendly races we are having in Flexifitness which is also used to calibrate our performance.

Do you have any tips for reducing weight loss?

I did not start with the objective of weight loss, but it was an eventual outcome. Having a professional person to talk to and take inputs always helps, like in my case - Coach Rameshon. Having a bunch of folks to motivate you and doing it together as a team is FUN.

Any long term goal that you have?

I wanted to be an Ironman Triathlete. I’m taking it one at a time and I’m sure I’ll enjoy the journey. It all started with RUNNING.

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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.