Sri Chinmoy Wynnum Seaside Run, 15km, 10km & 5km, Brisbane

Sunday November 30th 2014

The Event Sri Chinmoy Wynnum Seaside Run: 15km, 10km & 5km Start / Finish Area: Bayside Park, Manly at the corner of the Esplanade and Fairlead Crescent. No on-the-day entries. Number collection from 7am until 7:55am. 15km & 5km start at 8am 10km starts at approximately 8:10am
	The Course All races start from Bayside Park, Manly at the corner of the Esplanade and Fairlead Crescent on Sunday November 30th 2014. The course follows the beautiful bike paths of the Wynnum foreshore before venturing up into Elanora Park. It is fast and flat. There are aid stations equipped with water and electrolyte every 2.5km. The 5km race follows an out and back route turning around at the 2.5km aid station. The 10km race follows the same course, continuing on past the 2.5km aid staion, eventually turning around at the 5km aid station. The 15km race completes the 5km course once and then the 10km course once. View course map There will be a two hour fifteen minute cut off for the 15km race. A full course briefing will be conducted at 7.55am on race day.
Standard Online Entries - closes 11:59pm Thursday November 27th 5km - $17 10km - $22 15km - $27 Last-Minute Online Entries - closes 6pm Saturday November 29th 5km - $27 10km - $32 15km - $37 PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO ON-THE-DAY ENTRIES AVAILABLE. (If you sincerely cannot enter online contact us and we will do what we can to assist you).
	Services Accurate certified traffic free course with markers every km. Drink stations every 2.5km equipped with electrolyte and water Our famous post race hot pancake breakfast- free for all runners! Fresh fruit First Aid services provided by Sports Medicine Australia Toilets are available at the start / finish area
Car Parking Convenient carparking is available at the venue.
	Award Categories For the 10km and Half-Marathon races medallions will be presented for the following categories: Under 50 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 & Over For the 5km race medallions will be presented for the following categories: Under 17 17 & Over
Race History Sri Chinmoy Races has a long history of organising races across Australia. We are delighted to be launching this new series of races in 2014, which marks the first events we have held in Brisbane since hosting the Australian 24 hour National Championships and 6 and 12 hour races in 2011.
	Results, Photos, Race Reports and Race Archive Results, photos and the race report will be posted online after the event. All pre-entered competitors will receive an email with links to the results, photographs and race report in the week following the event.
About Us The Sri Chinmoy Races are conducted by the Sri Chinmoy Centre as a service to the running community to promote self-transcendence through sports. A competitor at any Sri Chinmoy Race across the globe can be assured of the same high standard and quality of care.
	Contact Us The Sri Chinmoy Races Team in Brisbane can be contacted by Phone - 0435 201 805 email - [email protected]

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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.

Vilas Silverton of the Sri Chinmoy Cycling Team recently completed a 5,474km cycle ride across Australia - as part of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race.

Vilas from Bristol, England started in Perth on 17 March and finished in Sydney nearly four weeks later. The route crossed the wide uninhabited plains of Western Australia before passing through the cities of Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. During the race, Vilas rode mostly unsupported, often sleeping in make-shift shelters and buying his food on the way. For over 3,000 miles Vilas had to contend with heat, traffic, fatigue, long straight sections of headwind, the weight of his equipment, and the occasional temperamental kangaroo.

Vilas got inspired to do the ride after following the race in previous years and seeking a new personal target for self-transcendence in cycling.

In preparing for the race, Vilas attempted a few long audax rides through Great Britain, including a ride from Bristol to Glasgow and back. Over the cold English winter, Vilas completed several weeks of high mileage. However, his preparation was hampered by a knee injury from January to March, which meant little training in the final months. But, after an eventful few weeks, Vilas was able to complete the full distance finishing in Sydney.

Interview with Tejvan Pettinger

Q. What inspired you to do the race?

I followed the race closely last year, and I felt great joy in the heart at the prospect of entering the race.

Q. How did you prepare?

I rode the bike a lot! I built up over the year and completed some periods of high mileage. Though in Jan I injured my knee - so from Jan to Feb - I didn't ride much. And I needed to calm fears about not being able to train and even whether I would even be able to enter. But, after the good training in Dec, I felt I would be OK.

Q. How did you find ride itself?

Riding on the narrow roads was quite challenging. With cars passing close by, I found I was frequently inspired to pray for protection while cycling!

There were many challenges which made the ride more testing. On the first day, I was sick and this continued for much of the first week; as a result, I had to recalibrate my timescale. I just tried to ride as much or little as I could without worrying about time. The main objective was to finish. The fact I was sick meant I didn't physically push too much - it was an effort just to complete what seemed like the minimum.

During the ride, I learnt to be more tolerant and understanding of myself and other people. The various tests highlighted the importance of patience and resilience.

During the ride, I tried to be grateful for the moment and enjoy. When cycling I turned my phone off to avoid being distracted and gain an excuse to stop and break my rhythm.

Q. What did you enjoy about the event?

Meeting people by the side of the road who were following the ride on GPS tracking. For example, when I reached Adelaide, I found people were there to support and offer encouragement - I was grateful to meet people who were handing out food, and on some occasions putting me up for the night. Special thanks to friends in the Sri Chinmoy Centres in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Q. How did you feel about finishing?

I felt relieved, somewhat elated while also being quite tired. When I finished, I discovered a group of riders who had finished earlier were waiting at the steps of the Sydney Opera House. Very unexpected and beautiful. I was also happy not to be riding anymore!

Q. How do feel a week after the race has finished?

It's a really long way! But it is nice to hear people were inspired by the event.

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The Sri Chinmoy Multisport Classic, held in Jindabyne, is a unique multi-sport event held in the beautiful surroundings of Australia's Snowy Mountains. The annual event has been held for several years and combines water and land-based sports over 12 different legs.

The event attracts a diverse range of athletes who can compete either individually or part of a relay. This video, produced by Sarankhuu Jargal, shows highlights from the different sections including running, swimming, mountain biking and paddling. Steve Hanley a former winner also gives his brief thoughts on why he enjoys the race.

The course is varied, with 3 mountain bike legs ranging from easy to highly technical; 3 running courses from flat to very not-flat; 3 swims of between 1.2 and 2.5 kms; and 3 paddles of 5.5 to 9.5 kms. The swims and paddles criss-cross most of Lake Jindabyne, while the mountain bikers and runners thoroughly explore the rugged Eastern Escarpment, rolling farmland of the Western Shore, and bushland of the adjoining Kosciuszko National Park.

The event is organised by the Canberra/Australia Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team.

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