Fancy Running for a 1000 days in Himalayas?
2006-08-28 02:03 PM | Posted by Tejvan Pettinger | Permanent Link | Self Transcendence
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This is an extraordinary article about some Buddhist monks who undertake a 1000 day long running pilgrimage.
Not for the faint hearted to say the least: article on: Tendai Marathon Monks
"...What makes all these distances even more amazing is the manner and the conditions in which the monks run. These runs are usually begun at night and are over mountain paths that are uneven and poorly marked. During the winter months the low temperatures and snow are a great hindrance to the runners. These monks do not wear the latest in footwear and clothing, but run in straw sandals, an all-white outfit and a straw hat. They also run on a diet of vegetables, tofu and miso soup, which modern athletes and nutritionists would deem to be unsuitable for endurance events...."
Not for the faint hearted to say the least: article on: Tendai Marathon Monks
"...What makes all these distances even more amazing is the manner and the conditions in which the monks run. These runs are usually begun at night and are over mountain paths that are uneven and poorly marked. During the winter months the low temperatures and snow are a great hindrance to the runners. These monks do not wear the latest in footwear and clothing, but run in straw sandals, an all-white outfit and a straw hat. They also run on a diet of vegetables, tofu and miso soup, which modern athletes and nutritionists would deem to be unsuitable for endurance events...."
