A run in the park - article about William Sichel's 3100 Mile Race
Ian Corliss interviews William Sichel from Orkney, Scotland, who in 2014 became the oldest person at 60 to successfully complete the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, the world's longest certified foot race. ...
Karteek Clark swims English Channel for the eleventh time, July 2014
July 30, 2014 - Karteek Clarke, member of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon and Swimming Team swam the slowest and toughest of his 11 Channel crossings on 30 July (19 hours and 1 minute). He is indeed a champion of champions. Looking at the map of his...
Bristol Series 2014 Competition Points
Men's individual points
Women's individual points
Clubs points for both Men and Women
Series Titles and Awards
SERIES AWARDS & TITLES will all be announced and the prizes/trophies handed out at the relay race. ...
Interview with Abichal Watkins
Abichal Watkins, 45, from Pontypool, Wales has run more than 30 ultra-marathons, and is the first runner from the UK to complete the world's longest footrace of 3,100 miles. Paula Bartimeus finds out what inspired him to take up ultra-running, and how...
Christmas Cracker 10k December 2006
Mark's account of a classic race that also saw Fran and Amelia competing for the Sri Chinmoy AC ...
Chris Carver's first 24 Hour Race
One of quite a few debutants in our 2006 race, Chris notched up an amazing 113 miles. Here are his thoughts on how the race went. ...
The thoughts of John Pares
John ran a tremendous race on debut, achieving a GB qualifier in the process - he sent us this letter shortly after the race. Thanks John! ...
Fran's Race Report
On Sunday 8th October members of Sri Chinmoy AC took part in the "Run London" Nike 10K in Hyde Park. Several of the runners have recently been team-members on the European leg of the World Harmony Run , of which Sri Chinmoy is also the foun...
Ironwoman
"Taper, taper taper." I recalled Tarit's advice. Do you the meaning of the word taper? Rest for 3 weeks before the race. Believe me, your body will be grateful to you!
Here I am on the day before the race, muscles soft like a jelly. Where di...
Self Transcendence Marathon 2005
Congratulations again to Dhavala!
This year the Sri Chinmoy AC fielded a team of over two dozen runners in one of our club's flagship international events - the Self Transcendence Marathon in Rocklands State Park, NY.
Dhavala ...
Richard's cycle marathon!
The lead cyclist writes.....
The Marathon was held at a picturesque country park north of New York City. The weather was nearly ideal, with the sun shining. After a silent meditation and prayer by Sri Chinmoy, the race started.
I was lucky. I...
Interviews with ultra race winners
Have you ever wondered how participants prepare for a 24-hour race or cope with the challenge? Or maybe you're considering ultra racing yourself but are not sure where to start? Well read on. In this feature, Paula Bartimeus gets the inside story from...
Alena's Marathon
"I was so happy and grateful"
I hadn't run so much before this marathon and when I was standing on the start line my goal was to finish the marathon in under 7 hours.
When I finished in under 6 hours I was so happy and grateful to ...
Roger's Marathon
"What a feeling, to be in a marathon again!"
To find myself on the start line of a marathon, after several years of injury woes (and the accompanying battle between optimism and despondency that comes with them) was itself a miracle for me....
Arpita's Marathon
"not enough training!"
Only 9 laps the marathon will take
On a 3 mile loop round Rockland Lake.
The water glimmers from the sun
And the ducks and geese are having fun.
26 miles I am walking
I really don't feel much...