Self Transcendence 2 mile race, Edinburgh

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About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

On 31st May, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team promoted the fourth annual 'Self-Transcendence Try at Tri'. It is a triathlon aimed at beginners, who would like to experience the challenges of a triathlon in a friendly and welcoming environment.

The weather was not ideal, with participants greeted by rain and a coolish wind blowing off the coast. Fortunately, the rain eased off once the race started, but the wet roads made the cycling leg particularly challenging.

Swimming section

Pre race briefing by Race directors Kokila and Garga Chamberlain

Getting ready for the swim.

Cycling section

The bike leg is a tough 17km course, with some substantial hills.

Self Transcendence is the philosophy of Sri Chinmoy, the founder of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team.

Happy marshalls brave the Someset weather.

Getting some breakfast

The last section is a 4km run.

Happy finishers

A sense of satisfaction for all who finish.

Race organiser, Garga Chamberlain managing to enjoy the event.

No fear!

Do you like my new pair of gloves?

Marshalls

Helping with finish.

Congratulations to all the participants; we hope to see you again next year.

Photographer: Surabhamat

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Recently, I visited the Pyrenees to take in some climbs, such as the Col du Tourmalet. The visit co-incided with the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run travelling from Portugal to Spain and across the Pyrenees. Last Saturday, members of the Peace Run ran up the last half of the Tourmalet; I fortuitously managed to arrive at the top of the great mountain at a similar time.

At the top of the Tourmalet, the weather was highly variable. At the start of the day, the road over the Tormalet was closed, but with good fortune the gendarmes opened the road - just a few minutes before the runners appeared. The weather included fog, sun and cloud - all in the space of a few minutes.

It was my first visit to the Pyrenees, and the first ascent of the Tourmalet (19km at 7% average). It took just over an hour and was a memorable experience. An epic climb - unrelenting and very long. It's a real challenge to keep a decent pace all the way up. It was great to arrive at the top in a similar time to the Peace Runners (who took photos). It was a special moment to get to the top, with the sun coming out. The descent was cold and tricky - but a lot easier than running downhill!"

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global initative to promote peace and harmony through running in different countries - offering people the chance to participate and take part in this run for peace.

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