The grueling 3,100-Mile Self Transcendence Race is the longest certified foot race in the world. The competitors seek to complete 5649 laps of a .5488 mile course (883 meters) in a timespan of 52 days. This year's 3,100-mile race will start on June 12.
The event record is currently held by Madhupran Wolfgang Schwerk of Germany. In 2006, Madhupran completed the race in 41 days 8 hours, averaging 75 miles per day. This broke his own previous record of 42 days 13 hours in the 2002 race.
The cornerstone of founder Sri Chinmoy's philosophy is the expression of self-transcendence - going beyond personal limits and reaching new levels of inner and outer perfection. Whether it be in the athletic world or any endeavor, for someone to transcend his previous achievements is inner progress and an expression of a new determination, which can only bring us closer to our destined goal - real satisfaction.
So who's up for it? Anyone? If so, be sure to take your XT46 gear for maximum performance. Find out more about the race here.
Wow, Madhupran is a beast! I wonder how his training regime looks like. My highest run is a little over 10k and it was on a livestrong treadmill. That doesn't count but its the effort right?
ReplyDeleteLooks like he's still conquering the courses.