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FROM OVERWEIGHT KID TO NATIONAL MARATHONER
25 Apr 2022 | PEOPLE

FROM OVERWEIGHT KID TO NATIONAL MARATHONER

Get fitness tips from CPT (NS) Ashley Liew to keep motivated and "never be a weak NSman"!

// PRODUCER & PHOTOGRAPHER KOH ENG BENG

// CAMERAMAN ALVIN FUNG & ZAKEE TEO

In the second episode of PIONEER's "Never Be A #WeakNSman" series, Major (NS) Steffan Fung (left), Commanding Officer-Designate of 792nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment, gets Captain (NS) Ashley Liew, Staff Officer, Headquarters 5th Singapore Infantry Brigade, to share his fitness journey.

How did he lose over 20kg and become a national marathoner? Watch to find out!


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