Wei Ming tells me that he did not realize just how much the race would affect him. He says this after running another 100km day giving him an 8 day total of 524 miles. A very long distance for any runner. But when you do the quick arithmetic in your head, there is still a shocking distance left ahead, for not just him but also the other 6.
As vulnerable as he sometimes looks Wei Ming has more stamina and energy for a 58 year old man than I have ever seen. He admits that the first 3 days were difficult. This adjustment he says is typical for most multi day runners.
He sometimes wears a hat with some of Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna Kala birds printed on it. There is something swift and bird like in his running style. From time to time his arms stretch out from his shoulders almost as if he himself would take flight.
“It has been my lifetime dream to come here and run and achieve my goal. I feel honored and also humbled by all the people who come by. I am really surprised that so many people have come by. I really appreciate it.”
“I feel so inspired by this race I just hope I can inspire and motivate others. Not just from Taiwan, but China, and all of Asia.”
Wei Ming at the conclusion of our interview stops and tells me how much he appreciates how Sri Chinmoy used running to inspire peace within. “I really admire Sri Chinmoy, and I also hope to keep running and inspire others.”
