New e-book by 3100 Mile Race winner Grahak Cunningham
Grahak Cunningham, a four-time finisher and 2012 winner of the world's longest certified road race, has just published Beyond the Marathon: Insights into the Longest Foot Race in the World.
Loaded with training tips, anecdotes and race stories, this book takes you on the journey from Grahak's first race in 2007 as a multiday novice to his ultimate victory in 2012.
The Self- Transcendence 3100 Mile Race is held every year on a concrete footpath around an 883-metre block in Queens, New York. The race was founded in 1997 by fitness guru Sri Chinmoy as a testament to the endless possibilities of the human spirit.
A quote from the book cover: "Competitors must contend with boredom, fatigue, torrential deluges, extreme pain, injuries and sleep deprivation—but most of all, they have to deal with themselves. Outwardly for their efforts they will receive a plastic trophy and a t-shirt; inwardly, they make a lifetime of progress."
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
I see infinitely more than I say
Agraha Levine Seattle, United States
'When you perform for me, always choose devotional songs.'
Gunthita Corda Zurich, Switzerland
'It was like I was seeing who Guru really was: this extraordinary, beautiful being inside a physical body'
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The day I saw my Guru's Third Eye
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
A Truckload of Humanitarian Aid Sails through Customs
Arthada Platzgummer Vienna, Austria
A spiritual name is the name of our soul, and what we can become
Nayak Polissar Seattle, United States
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
A Divine Phone Call
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
So much longing, for something
Pushpa rani Piner Ottawa, Canada
People see something in Guru and want to be part of it
Saraswati Martín San Juan, Puerto RicoSuggested videos
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My first impressions of Sri Chinmoy's philosophy
Lunthita Duthely Hialeah, United States
Meditation functions with Sri Chinmoy
Kokila Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States