Wednesday November 19, 2008
Walking tips for school kids
FORMER international walker Jagjit Singh shared his experiences with students from the SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah in Kajang during a coaching clinic recently.
About 50 students attended the half-day coaching clinic, initiated by the Race Walkers Association of Malaysia (RWAM), in conjunction with the 12-hour walk to be held in Putrajaya on Dec 13 and14.
Jagjit said he was pleased with the encouraging response from the students.
Leading the way: Jagjit at the head of the pack as he puts the students through their paces. “Many of them were first timers and took some time to adapt to the techniques. But they were prepared to go through the drills.
“We hope to see the students continue the training with their teachers. We have also requested the school teachers to help the students with weekly training sessions,’’ Jagjit said.
Another former international, Khoo Chong Beng, was also present to give some pointers to the students.
Khoo, who had represented Malaysia at the SEA Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, said Malaysians had the physique to excel in walking events.
Easy does it: Jagjit (second from right) showing the students how to stretch properly. “We have to nurture them from young. We are going to the schools to encourage students to be active in walking events,’’ Khoo said.
Jagjit said he would be visiting the SMK SAAS regularly to monitor the students’ training programme.
“There are a lot of promising students with potential. With proper guidance, they will be able to progress in the walking events,’’ he said.
Meanwhile, the RWAM has received encouraging response for the 12-hour walk, being held for the fifth consecutive year. The past four editions were in Penang. This year, the RWAM has teamed up with Putrajaya Holdings and the Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association (FTAAA) for the event to be held in Putrajaya.
Khoo said about 250 participants had registered for the 12-hour walk.
“We are expecting about 300 participants. We have also included a 50km event for both men and women.
“The reason is to give our local walkers a chance to get prepared for the 2010 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games,’’ said Khoo.
For more information on the 12-hour walk, visit racewalkermalaysia.synthasite.com or email whyap@metrok.com.my.
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