PEOPLE
FROM OVERWEIGHT KID TO NATIONAL MARATHONER
25 Apr 2022
Get fitness tips from CPT (NS) Ashley Liew to keep motivated and "never be a weak NSman"!
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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