Schools' Role in Promoting Good Dietary Habits (Part 1)

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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)

The Star (Malaysian Newspaper) Reported by Alycia Lim

Michael Koh remembers his primary school days where he used to eat a butter and jelly sandwich packed by his father.

While his friends enjoyed buying food at the school canteen, Koh, now 27, says he ate his home-packed food faithfully until one day, his friend influenced him to start complaining about the same old "boring" food.

"I was fine with my bread until my friend started influencing me to complain because it was always the same food. But I understand why my father did what he did - it was for my own good as the food sold in the canteen were not healthy options for us."

Being the better cook at home, Koh says his father often reminded them not to take too much salt or sugar, and such advice was something that had been ingrained into him.

Koh was one of the more privileged children who grew up healthy because his parents were aware of the importance of a balanced diet.

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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.

Moses Mosop Breaks Toshihiko Seko's 30km World Record.

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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)

Picture 1 - Kenya's Mosop breaks Toshihiko Seko's 30km world record for 30km.

 

Eugene (Oregon): Kenya's Moses Mosop broke the 30-year-old world record for 30km run on a track here on Friday at the Prefontaine Classic athletics meet.

Mosop, 25, clocked 1hr 26min 47.4sec for the rarely contested event. Along the way, he broke the record for 25km time as well in a time of 1hr 12min 35.4sec.

In the past, both world records belonged to Toshihiko Seko, who did 1hr 13min 55.8sec for the 25km and 1hr 29min 18.8sec for the 30km.  

In The Star paper, Malaysia, it was reported Mosop saying," We started conservatively but by 15km I felt comfortable, so I pushed the pace, and then really enjoyed the race,"

For this race, only 8 men lined up for the race and it was 75 laps run. In 2005, Mosop was only a bronze in the World Championships. In the 30km race on Friday, Mosop lapped every one with 16 laps to go. During the run, he told that the only problem that he faced was that it was difficult for him to concentrate running the monotonous rounds again and again.

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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.

Wujiang Asian Grand Prix 2011 Series 3 (29/05/2011)

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By M.Rameshon
Bsc (Hons) Degree in Physical Education, Loughborough University (1992-1994)

Masters in Education (University of Western Australia, 2005-2008)

In the 3 Grand Prix held in Jiaxing, Kunshan and Wunjiang, Iran's Moradi Sajad and Kazakhstan's Matsko Margarita became champions in the men open and women open 800m race. It was a hat trick for both runners.

800m Men Open

1min 49.27sec Iri  Moradi Sajad
1min 49.45sec Ind Ghamanda Ind
1min 49.74sec Iri Joseph Sajeesh Joseph
1min 50.84sec ChnYang Xiaofei
1min 51.39sec Iri Moradi Amir

800m Women Open

2min 02.79sec Kaz Matsko Magarita
2min 03.93sec Ubz Anna Sidorova
2min 07.63sec Chn Li Yong


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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.

Adriana (Malaysia) Finds Running a Great Stress Buster

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New Straits Times - Malaysia (June 3, 2011)

By Anusha K.

Adriana Aris - Despite her hectic work schedule, Adriana Aris runs at least three times a week. She tells Anusha K. how she keeps at it. Adriana enjoys running and finds it an instant stress reliever.

Athletic since young, Adriana Airs has always incorporated different forms of sport into her daily routine. The 39-year-old usually hits the tennis court or running track in the evening after work and on weekends.

"I was active in school athletics and was introduced to tennis from a young age. My parents would frequent the tennis courts and I tagged along. Now I play with my friends," said the executive editor of news production and creative marketing for news and current affairs at ntv7.

Adriana, who is of mixed Chinese-Malay parentage, also takes part in marathons and cross-country runs. One of her most memorable was the Skin cross-country run in Genting Highlands last year.

"This was challenging simply because it was on natural terrain. We trekked through the jungle on a steep hill and that ground," she recalls.

To maintain her current stamina, she runs at least three times a week. She either does a 10km run at Taman Tasik Lembah Klara. Taman Tun Dr Ismail. KL in the evening, or 3-5km on the treadmill at a nearby gym.

What keeps her going, she says, is a circle of close friends and colleagues who run with her. "But some of my friends don't run, so we brisk walk which is an equally good form of exercise. I tend to do activities though, even with my boss, Sofwan Mahmood. We'd go for excursions and marathons (as a team with other colleagues) and we train together."

For her cross-country runs, she trains at the gym alternating between lightweights, cycling and the step-up machine. She used to have a personal trainer to monitor her progress but now, she does that on her own.

"Once you have learnt something, practise it. Besides, having a personal trainer is expensive," says the petite lass.

She will be taking part in ntv7's Feel Good Run on July 3 at Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama. Petaling Jaya. The 3km Run With Celebrities, which is the trek she will take, is a charity run with proceeds going to Heart Foundation Malaysia, National Cancer Society and National Autism Society.

"I'm looking forward to the run as it's for a good cause. I don't see it as a competition, but more of everyone getting together, running with their families and bonding at the same time," she says.

"The 3km run is also a good start for non-runners. It's important that you understand your body. You should aim for a personal best that goes hand in hand with the best personal time you have clocked."

Adriana stress on the importance of stretching and warming up before and after a marathon. Doing warm-ups is important to reduce muscle stiffness and to get one mentally focused for a run or competition, she explains.

In 1998, Adriana became the youngest and first female sports editor in the country. For the next three years, she set up a formidable sorts desk at ntv7, heading an all-male unit. It was during this period that she started playing golf.

"I enjoy the game very much. They say when you're on the golf course, business is done. I’m privileged to have met on the course, people from all walks of life who have helped me in my career," she says.

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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.

Kunshan 26/05/2011 1st Asian Grand Prix

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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)

Matsko Margarita Kazakhstan and Moradi Sajad from Iran comes in first in 800m at Kunshan

Matsko Margarita from Kazakhstan, who did 2min 01.63sec in 800m race on 22/05 in Jiaxing did an excellent time of 2hr 00.89sec and came first in the women race in Kunshan on 26/05/2011. Anna Sidorova from UBZ did 2min 02.89sec. Li Yong from China came in with a time of 2min 12.38sec.

Moradi Sajad who earlier did 1min 50.47sec in Jiaxing came in first again with a time of 1min 47.95sec in Kunshan. Gamanda Ram from India did 1min 48.17sec and came in second for the 800m race. Yang Xiaofei of China came in third with a time of 1min 48.37sec. Joseph Sajeesh Joseph did 2min 48.82sec and came in fourth.

Note:

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.

15 Marathons Given IAAF Gold Label Road Race

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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)

http://www.aimsworldrunning.org/Calendar.htm jAIMS Certified Marathons in the world.

IAAF Gold Label Road Races for 2011

15 marathons has been awarded the IAAF Gold Label Road Race certification, the highest-level certification in the world for road races, for the year 2011. In 2010, there were 14. There is a marked improvement in countries organising these races.

The IAAF Gold Label is awarded to road races after the race is assessed according to 21 challenging requirements. The five basic requirements include:

- participation of high-level professional athletes, both men and women, coming from at least 5 different nations

- performance of professional athletes with times under 2:10.30 (men) and 2:28.00 (women)

- promotional campaigns carried out at the international level

- race broadcast in at least 5 foreign countries

- accurate organization allowing a regular and smooth race. Maratona di Roma meets all of the 21 criteria.

15 IAAF Gold Label Road Race 2011

Six European races:

Paris (France)

London (England)

Berlin (Germany)

Frankfurt (Germany)

Athens (Greece)

Rome

Six Asian races:

Xiamen (China)

Bejing (China)

Tokyo (Japan)

Otsu (Japan)

Seoul (South Korea)

Mumbai (India)

Three US races:

Boston

Chicago

New York

Note:

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.

Ottawa Marathon 2011 29/05/2011

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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)

Ottawa Marathon 2011

The 2011 edition of the Ottawa Race during the weekend saw about 40,000 participants in seven races, including the marathon, the half-marathon, the 10K, 5K, family 2K and kids marathon.

The Ottawa Marathon and Ottawa 10K were both designated Silver Label IAAF events by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF).

Run Ottawa, the organization behind the Ottawa Race Weekend was organised by a volunteer Board of Directors, who are dedicated to promoting the sport of running and enhancing the health and well-being of our community by organizing distinctive world-class and local races and managing an active, membership-based running club.

Kenyan Man and Ethiopian Women Win Ottawa marathon, respectively

A Kenyan man and Ethiopian woman came in first in Ottawa Race Weekend's new marathon route along crowd-filled Ottawa-Gatineau streets.

Laban Moiben of Trento, Kenya ran 2:10:17 in a sprint to the finish with Dereje Abera Ali of Briarcliff, Ethiopia, who trailed by only one second. 

Kebebush Haile Lema, from Ethiopia, came in first woman in 2:32:14. Fellow Ethiopians Birkuktawit Eshetu Degefa and Radiya Adilo Roba came in second and third with a time of 2:33:14 and 2:36:58, respectively.

RESULTS -- MEN

Picture 1 - Laban Moiben from Kenya - First in Ottawa Marathon

  

1. Laban Moiben (Kenya) 2:10:17

2. Dereje Abera (Ethiopia) 2:10:18

3. Dino Sefir Kemal (Ethiopia) 2:10:32

4. Silas Sang (Kenya) 2:10:57

5. Hosea Rotich (Kenya) 2:11:46

6. Hillary Kimai Kipchirchir (Kenya) 2:13:01

7. Abdisa Sorri (Ethiopia) 2:13:27

8. Towfik Abilshikur (Ethiopia) 2:14:59

9. Dereje Yade Woldegiyorgis (Ethiopia) 2:15:58

10. Kennedy Kemai (Kenya) 2:17:35

RESULTS -- WOMEN

Picture 2 -- Kebebush Haile Lema is first in Ottawa Marathon

1. Kebebush Haile Lema (Ethiopia) 2:32:14

2. Birkuktawit Eshetu Degefa (Ethiopia) 2:33:14

3. Radiya Adilo Roba (Ethiopia) 2:36:58

4. Irina Mashkantseva (Russia) 2:38:04

5. Gladys Asiba (Kenya) 2:38:20

6. Emily Kroshus (Canada) 2:42:26

7. Lanni Marchant (Canada) 2:49:13

8. Myrium Grenon (Canada) 2:49:38

9. Jill Gamble (Canada) 2:50:33

10. Heidi Bretscher (USA) 2:51:31

Note:

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.