Sri Chinmoy felt that holding races for the public would give the running community joy and an avenue for friendly competition.

On October 2, 1977, our first 10-mile race was held in Greenwich, Connecticut. To make it special Sri Chinmoy had us offer split times every mile, water and refreshment drinks every mile, and to provide enthusiastic support along the whole course. These races quickly became popular - for example a 400-strong field for this 13 mile race in 1979.

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Optimal Performance for Endurance Athletes — by Prachar Stegemann — last modified 2006-09-08 11:28 AM
Optimal Performance for Endurance Athletes. By Rudrani Tooth ND, Oneness Wellness Health.
Sub 2 Hour Marathon — by Prachar Stegemann — last modified 2006-09-08 11:28 AM
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My 3100-Mile Race-Experience 2003 — by Prachar Stegemann — last modified 2006-09-08 11:28 AM
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Jesper Olsen World Run Interview — by Prachar Stegemann — last modified 2006-09-08 11:28 AM
Thirty three year old Danish ultra distance runner Jesper Olsen is attempting to become the first human being to ever run the circumference of the earth. In December 2004, whilst running through Adelaide, South Australia he met with Anubha Baird from the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team (SCMT) to share some insight into this extraordinary journey.
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Jesper Olsen Completes Australian Leg of World Run — by shane — last modified 2006-09-08 11:29 AM
On 11 February 2005, Jesper Olsen, 33, from Denmark, ran into Perth to complete the Australian leg of his attempt to run around the world.