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ABC gas
Posted in pictures, Running, Travel with tags ABC, ABC in Helsinki, brands, Finland, gas station, Helsinki, Munkkiniemen, tramways on August 9, 2017 by xi'an
Self-Transcendence 2 mile races in Helsinki
Posted in Running, Travel, University life with tags 2 miles, 6 minutes mile, EMS 2017, Finland, Helsinki, Hinduism, Munkkiniemen, road race, self-transcendence, Sri Chinmoy, Sri Chinmoy Marathon, tramways on July 26, 2017 by xi'an
Upon our arrival in Helsinki for EMS 2017, Jean-Michel Marin pointed out to me the existence of a 2 miles race the next day [as every Tuesday], indicated on the webpage of the conference. And encouraged me to run it. As I had brought my running gear and did not need preparation for a 2 miles [a mere loop in the parc!], I decided to try the race and we took a tram all the way to a faraway suburb where a few other runners had gathered. It was very relaxed and friendly, with recyclable cloth bibs and free juice available. Against all odds, I managed to win the race, with a first mile under six minutes thanks to another runner rushing me. And got a tee shirt as a reward. (Checking on Wikipedia later, I found that Sri Chinmoy was an Indian guru advocating running as a form of meditation, which I find rather absurd as I am anything but meditating when running a race..!)
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