A sampling of videos on the inner meaning and the outer experiences of running, specially concerning distances over 26.2 milles, also known as ultramarathon running.
The spiritual aspect of running and self-transcendence
Sri Chinmoy speaks about spirituality and self-transcendence, the importance of physical fitness and inner and outer satisfaction.
- Advice for athletes: competition days, results
Videos on self-transcendence – complete list
Running and spirituality
Sanjay talks about his love of running and how he has been inspired by meeting a variety of very special ultra-distance runners from around the world.
- Vajin reveals how he combines sports and spirituality, and gives advice for new runners.
The world´s longest race – 3100 miles
The documentary follows the progress of veteran ultramarathoner Suprabha Beckjord as she ran the race in 2008 for the 12th time.
- Nirbhasa Magee and Grahak Cunningham talk about running the world’s longest race in the world – the Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race.
- Jayasalini Abramovskikh talks about the experience of running the Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race.
Multi-day ultramarathon running
Dipali Cunningham, a women’s world record holder for six-day running, shares some of her experiences in these ultra-distance events.
- Ratuja Zub, a student of Sri Chinmoy from Belarus, talks about her experience of running a six day race in New York.
Some ultramarathon distance races organized by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
Sri Chinmoy 6 & 10 day Race
This presentation aims to give a look inside the world of a multi day runner, and a glimpse of how this arduous challenge can be a beautiful experience for the soul.
- Basel Sri Chinmoy 24h Race: A well known 24h race organized by the SCMT in Switzerland.
- Sri Chinmoy Races website
- Sport and meditation page at Sri Chinmoy Races site