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.
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
The happiest I've ever been
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
Praying for God’s Grace to Descend
Sweta Pradhan Kathmandu, Nepal
My inner calling
Purnakama Rajna Winnipeg, Canada
The day my Guru accepted me as his disciple
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
The first time we met our Guru
Kaivalya, Devashishu and Sahadeva Torpy London, England
So much longing, for something
Pushpa rani Piner Ottawa, Canada
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
The Random Dog
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New ZealandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
When I met Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
My spiritual search from childhood
Hemabha Jang Jeonju, South Korea
My daily spiritual practises
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
How can we create harmony in the world?
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States