Day 37: Transcend Myself – Perfection Journey

Wei Ming officially joined the long distance club in 2005 when he participated in his first 100 km race. It was something he says he didn’t expect after first running a marathon. “I ran more than 4 hours. I didn’t expect it would be so hard. I didn’t realize that pacing was so important for a marathon.” He felt he did not do well.

“I enjoy now the slow pace of ultramarathons. I enjoy the slowness and being relaxed.”

Wei Ming’s strategy he says is to limit his daily distance to 100km. A number which he feels is his physical limit. “It makes sense to me to run this way for 3100 miles. I know what my limitations are.”

“For 32 days I ran more than 100 km. I have never done this before. I was surprised I could do it but at the same time I started missing home and my family so it gave me mixed feelings. I feel sad at the same time.”

“I feel so much wisdom from Sri Chinmoy. I feel I am transcending myself here. I appreciate the opportunity to be here.”

Wei Ming first ran a Sri Chinmoy marathon team race in 2014. He says he is not a follower but feels he identifies and is inspired by many of the beliefs and philosophy of Sri Chinmoy.

A few days ago he felt like he was hitting the wall, “but in spite of that I am learning a lot about myself and just how important running is to me. I really appreciate the opportunity to be here.”