{"id":25607,"date":"2022-12-09T09:26:59","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T01:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=25607"},"modified":"2023-02-10T11:26:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T03:26:56","slug":"the-dashing-hero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/the-dashing-hero\/","title":{"rendered":"The dashing hero"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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HomeTeamNS REAL<\/em>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> Run participant, 57-year-old Kalaichelvan Ramachandran, has been \u2018going the distance\u2019 since he was a teenager and has inspired his children to take up the sport too.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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TEXT: MELODY TAN<\/p>

PHOTOS: KALAICHELVAN RAMACHANDRAN<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Running is not just Mr Kalaichelvan Ramachandran\u2019s lifelong hobby \u2013 it is also a passion that he\u2019s proud to have passed down to his three adult children, who took up the sport when they were still young.<\/p>

Mr Kalaichelvan, known as Kalai, started running cross-country races in secondary school. During his National Service stint, he continued to take part in marathons. Today, he runs twice a week for leisure, going up to three or four times when he is in training for a specific event \u2013 such as the HomeTeamNS REAL\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> Run<\/a>, which he has taken part in an impressive 25 times.<\/p>

With the physical race having taken place on 8 October 2022 at Gardens by the Bay, REAL\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> Run is currently holding a 10km Virtual Run for those who missed out on the earlier physical event.<\/p>

The REAL\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> Run 10km virtual run 2022 allows participants to complete the given distance at their own time, pace and running route between 25 October 2022 to January 2023. All that\u2019s needed is to register<\/a> for the run \u2013 the last day to do so is 31 December 2022 \u2013 and send in a screenshot of your running app showing the date, time of run and the distance covered. Finishers receive an exclusive The North Face T-shirt and a 20-litre canvas bag, worth a total of S$59.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION TO KEEP MOVING<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr Kalai and his daughter Divyaa after completing their events at the Yellow Ribbon Run 2012.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As a young man, Mr Kalai found running to be a rewarding hobby as he enjoyed beating the goals he set for himself: \u201cEach time I clocked a new personal best, I wanted to keep improving it.\u201d Now a spry 57, Mr Kalai \u2013 who works in the freight forwarding industry \u2013 has seen how running has enriched not just his own life, but also strengthened the bond between him and his children, two boys aged 25 and 19, and a girl aged 23.<\/p>

Mr Kalai first introduced his children to running by enrolling them in age-appropriate races.<\/p>

\u201cThey enjoyed running with other kids, so they looked forward to the events,\u201d he recalled. \u201cThey wanted to run in order to keep fit. That\u2019s the lesson I want to pass down to them \u2013 that running helps you lead a healthy lifestyle.\u201d Running also helped him to maintain focus as a parent, despite all the pressures of daily life: \u201cRunning is a form of relaxation for me. On days that I am particularly stressed, I go for a run so that I keep my frustrations away from my kids.\u201d<\/p>

Mr Kalai has since ran in several events with his children, including a full marathon with his older son and two Yellow Ribbon Races<\/a> with his daughter. Each event he and his children participate in creates new opportunities for bonding, he says. \u201cKnowing that my kid is running in the same event as me is inspiring,\u201d he reflected. \u201cIf we have an event together, I remind my children to train for it, and we run together a few times before the event. On the event day itself, although we may not be running side by side, we go down to the event together and return home together.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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CARING FOR OTHERS THROUGH RUNNING<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mr Kalai at REAL\u00ae Run 2004, where he represented Central Police Division during his National Service stint.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One of Mr Kalai\u2019s favourite runs is the HomeTeamNS REAL\u00ae<\/sup> Run, which he participates in alongside his friends from a wide array of backgrounds and races. \u201cWhen we used to train for REAL\u00ae<\/sup> Run races in Sentosa, a few of us from different walks of life would meet to have breakfast together on a lorry that was driven by one of the runners,\u201d he reminisced.<\/p>

While he finds the virtual REAL\u00ae<\/sup> Run \u2013 first held in 2020 \u2013 to be slightly less interactive compared to a physical race, he still embraces the challenge of completing the 10km on his own: \u201cIt has proved to me that running can be done anywhere and at any time. I find it rewarding that I can still run together with my friends for this event.\u201d<\/p>

When he is not training for events, Mr Kalai enjoys the social aspect of running \u2013 and has also started doing good with every step. \u201cI am currently a member of a social running group known as the Thaarumaaru Runners, which is known not only among the Indian community but by many Singaporeans too<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>

Originally founded in 2017 to encourage fitness among the Indian community, the Thaarumaaru Runners have expanded their activities to include helping others. \u201cWe are also a socially responsible group, as we have done fund-raising events,\u201d he shared.<\/p>

Besides connecting him to people, running has taught Mr Kalai more about his own strengths and resilience. Despite a slipped disc in 2010 that took him out of action for a year, he is proud to say that he is still capable of running long distances, while maintaining his previous timings. \u201cI have realised that any injuries can be recovered from with good rest. They don\u2019t have to hold me back from continuing in the sport after I recover,\u201d he said. \u201cI also feel that as an active person, we recover quicker from injuries in comparison to less active people.\u201d<\/p>

If Mr Kalai\u2019s lifelong love affair with running has inspired you to participate in the HomeTeamNS Virtual REAL\u00ae<\/sup> Run for the first time, he has some useful tips for newcomers to the event. \u201cWhen planning the route to run, try to follow those that offer the most realistic experience \u2013 including tarmac, beach and trail terrain. Also, form groups with friends who have the same interest, and run together.\u201d<\/p>

Like our stories? Subscribe to our Frontline Digital newsletters now! Simply download the <\/em>HomeTeamNS Mobile App<\/em><\/a>, and update your communication preference to \u2018Receive Digital Frontline Magazine\u2019, through the App Settings.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

HomeTeamNS REAL\u00ae Run participant, 57-year-old Kalaichelvan Ramachandran, has been \u2018going the distance\u2019 since he was a teenager and has inspired his children to take up the sport too. TEXT: MELODY TAN PHOTOS: KALAICHELVAN RAMACHANDRAN Running is not just Mr Kalaichelvan Ramachandran\u2019s lifelong hobby \u2013 it is also a passion that he\u2019s proud to have passed down to his three adult children, who took up the sport when they were still young. Mr Kalaichelvan, known as Kalai, started running cross-country races in secondary school. During his National Service stint, he continued to take part in marathons. Today, he runs twice a week for leisure, going up to three or four times when he is in training for a specific event \u2013 such as the HomeTeamNS REAL\u00ae Run, which he has taken part in an impressive 25 times. With the physical race having taken place on 8 October 2022 at Gardens by the Bay, REAL\u00ae Run is currently holding a 10km Virtual Run for those who missed out on the earlier physical event. The REAL\u00ae Run 10km virtual run 2022 allows participants to complete the given distance at their own time, pace and running route between 25 October 2022 to January 2023. All that\u2019s needed is to register for the run \u2013 the last day to do so is 31 December 2022 \u2013 and send in a screenshot of your running app showing the date, time of run and the distance covered. Finishers receive an exclusive The North Face T-shirt and a 20-litre canvas bag, worth a total of S$59. INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION TO KEEP MOVING Mr Kalai and his daughter Divyaa after completing their events at the Yellow Ribbon Run 2012. As a young man, Mr Kalai found running to be a rewarding hobby as he enjoyed beating the goals he set for himself: \u201cEach time I clocked a new personal best, I wanted to keep improving it.\u201d Now a spry 57, Mr Kalai \u2013 who works in the freight forwarding industry \u2013 has seen how running has enriched not just his own life, but also strengthened the bond between him and his children, two boys aged 25 and 19, and a girl aged 23. Mr Kalai first introduced his children to running by enrolling them in age-appropriate races. \u201cThey enjoyed running with other kids, so they looked forward to the events,\u201d he recalled. \u201cThey wanted to run in order to keep fit. That\u2019s the lesson I want to pass down to them \u2013 that running helps you lead a healthy lifestyle.\u201d Running also helped him to maintain focus as a parent, despite all the pressures of daily life: \u201cRunning is a form of relaxation for me. On days that I am particularly stressed, I go for a run so that I keep my frustrations away from my kids.\u201d Mr Kalai has since ran in several events with his children, including a full marathon with his older son and two Yellow Ribbon Races with his daughter. Each event he and his children participate in creates new opportunities for bonding, he says. \u201cKnowing that my kid is running in the same event as me is inspiring,\u201d he reflected. \u201cIf we have an event together, I remind my children to train for it, and we run together a few times before the event. On the event day itself, although we may not be running side by side, we go down to the event together and return home together.\u201d CARING FOR OTHERS THROUGH RUNNING Mr Kalai at REAL\u00ae Run 2004, where he represented Central Police Division during his National Service stint. One of Mr Kalai\u2019s favourite runs is the HomeTeamNS REAL\u00ae Run, which he participates in alongside his friends from a wide array of backgrounds and races. \u201cWhen we used to train for REAL\u00ae Run races in Sentosa, a few of us from different walks of life would meet to have breakfast together on a lorry that was driven by one of the runners,\u201d he reminisced. While he finds the virtual REAL\u00ae Run \u2013 first held in 2020 \u2013 to be slightly less interactive compared to a physical race, he still embraces the challenge of completing the 10km on his own: \u201cIt has proved to me that running can be done anywhere and at any time. I find it rewarding that I can still run together with my friends for this event.\u201d When he is not training for events, Mr Kalai enjoys the social aspect of running \u2013 and has also started doing good with every step. \u201cI am currently a member of a social running group known as the Thaarumaaru Runners, which is known not only among the Indian community but by many Singaporeans too.\u201d Originally founded in 2017 to encourage fitness among the Indian community, the Thaarumaaru Runners have expanded their activities to include helping others. \u201cWe are also a socially responsible group, as we have done fund-raising events,\u201d he shared. Besides connecting him to people, running has taught Mr Kalai more about his own strengths and resilience. Despite a slipped disc in 2010 that took him out of action for a year, he is proud to say that he is still capable of running long distances, while maintaining his previous timings. \u201cI have realised that any injuries can be recovered from with good rest. They don\u2019t have to hold me back from continuing in the sport after I recover,\u201d he said. \u201cI also feel that as an active person, we recover quicker from injuries in comparison to less active people.\u201d If Mr Kalai\u2019s lifelong love affair with running has inspired you to participate in the HomeTeamNS Virtual REAL\u00ae Run for the first time, he has some useful tips for newcomers to the event. \u201cWhen planning the route to run, try to follow those that offer the most realistic experience \u2013 including tarmac, beach and trail terrain. Also, form groups with friends who have the same interest, and run together.\u201d Like our stories? 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