{"id":498,"date":"2009-10-21T15:49:22","date_gmt":"2009-10-21T19:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.srichinmoybio.co.uk\/news\/?p=498"},"modified":"2009-10-20T16:05:30","modified_gmt":"2009-10-20T20:05:30","slug":"24-hour-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srichinmoybio.co.uk\/news\/?p=498","title":{"rendered":"24 Hour Races"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team promoted a 24 hour race in Tooting Bec, London. The race was won Richard Quennell of Rugby and Northampton A.C. with a distance of 145 miles. 76 year old.<\/p>\n

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Runners in 24 Hour Race<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Geoff Oliver, completed a distance of 111 miles 285 yards (178.898km), which subject to confirmation is a world best performance for\u00c2\u00a0over 75 years<\/span> track. The leading women <\/span>Aileen Scott from Glasgow\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Clydesdale Harriers <\/span>with 117 miles.<\/p>\n

The aim of a 24 Hour Race is to run as far as possible, round a 400 metre track. Each time a runner passes by the lap is noted by his counter. Each 24 hour race requires a dedicated team of helpers – cooks, counters, support e.t.c.<\/p>\n

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Joy of Counting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/dt>\n
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Why Run 24 Hour Races?<\/h3>\n

A 24 hour race provides the runner with a great opportunity to transcend and compete with themselves running further before. It is not just a physical challenge but also a great inner challenge.<\/p>\n

Sri Chinmoy, the founder of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, was a great believer in the benefits of long distance running.<\/p>\n

There is also a great atmosphere at 24 hour races, with a feeling of cooperation and challenge.<\/p>\n