Berlin marathon has been one of the first ‘world major marathons’, it is known for being flat, fast and cool. As a result, hundreds of thousands of applicants apply for it, and only a few tens of thousands get lucky enough to run it. Then a runner friend told me there is a way to…
It was about summer in 1980, the moment before I started science stream study in preparation for my O-level examinations. I bought a book that was about track and field training. I could not care too much about the examination as it was supposed to be in 1983. Two years away was a long time…
A reflection of time. I was a graduate of the Class of 1990 (Class 90) of the University of Hong Kong’s Dental School. Our class was let out of dental school after we went through thick and thin together for almost five years. Since then we have all gone our separate ways. A few of…
[Read Part 1 here] [Read Part 2 here] Lately there has been quite a bit of coverage in the Singapore media about a few runners trying to beat the 2:24:22 Singapore marathon record. This includes the record holder himself, our 50 year old FlexiFitness Coach, M. Rameshon… but he is different. IMHO, this increased interest…
I have taken part in a few track meets before and have watched numerous of them live or on television. I did not expect the Asia Masters Athletics Championships (AMAC) to be such a different experience. I certainly learnt a few things. (1) Enthusiasm: We were all younger than I expected. I thought enthusiasm was…
Read Part 1 here After practicing dentistry for so many years, I can safely say that clinical complications happen regardless of when, where, who, and how. At the same time, I am also confident to say that no clinician sets out to work because they are in favor of clinical complications. I was in the…
Dr. William Prusin used to work with me rather often when I was practicing dentistry in Toronto. Dr. Prusin was very kind to me and he is a very experienced USA-trained oral surgeon. He once told me, “Ansgar, there is no simple procedure.” I thought to myself, it was unusual for an experienced surgeon to…
[Read Part 1: Weight Loss – Three Keys] [Read Part 2: Weight Loss – Another Key (Luck)] [Read Part 3: Weight Loss – The Next Key] [Read Part 4: Weight Loss – One More Key] [Read Part 5: Weight Loss – One Simple Key] People commonly believe running is a solitary sport. IMHO, yes and…
taken 20 years ago in 1996 [Read Part 1 – Weight Loss: Three Keys] Read Part 3 – Weight Loss: The Next Key] [Read Part 4: Weight Loss – One More Key] [Read Part 5: Weight Loss: One Simple Key] [Read Part 6: Weight Loss – One Fundamental Key] One disadvantage of starting off early as…
[Read Part 2 – Weight Loss – Another Key (Luck)] [Read Part 3 – Weight Loss – The Next Key] [Read Part 4: Weight Loss – One More Key] [Read Part 5: Weight Loss: One Simple Key] [Read Part 6: Weight Loss – One Fundamental Key] People know I am into the teeth business. However,…
Bits and Bites from Dr Ansgar Cheng 