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Marathons are won more by rational decision-making than through motivational bursts of energy. So said Singapore lawyer Ramesh Selvaraj, who endured a heatwave to complete the Boston Marathon in the United States last month. The 45-year-old took 4 hours and...

So said Singapore lawyer Ramesh Selvaraj, who endured a heatwave to complete the Boston Marathon in the United States last month.Significantly, the race in Boston was the sixth and final “star” Mr Ramesh needed to earn his Six Star medal from the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

But it wasn’t just for personal glory – Mr Ramesh, who is a partner at Allen and Gledhill law firm, ran to also raise funds for The Ashram, a halfway house run by the Hindu Endowments Board.The journey was not without its twists, MrRamesh told Tabla. “I had to drink more than a litre of water daily before the marathon, to ensure a safe level of hydration,” he said, adding that during the previous five marathons, he ran in cooler temperatures.

Mr Ramesh said he was close to giving up on more than one occasion due to the unexpected heat and undulating route. Back home, Mr Ramesh continues to be active with his running group, Thaaru Maaru Runners, which he co-founded in 2017 to encourage those in the Indian community to keep active.

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