Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong
This interview with Vajin Armstrong, a student of Sri Chinmoy's from New Zealand, was conducted shortly after he won the Swiss Alpine Marathon in Davos, Switzerland in July 2016. Vajin has competed at elite level for many years, and he talks about many topics including the link between running and meditation, his relationship with Sri Chinmoy, and advice for new runners.
This interview is part of the LIFE Voices series, shot and edited by Kedar Misani
More videos
from Sri Chinmoy's students
A childhood meeting with Sri Chinmoy
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The greatest adventure that you can embark on
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
What drew me to Sri Chinmoy's path
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United StatesRelated stories
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States
Sri Chinmoy's inner guidance
Kailash Beyer Zurich, Switzerland
Why we organise ultra-distance events
Subarnamala Riedel Zurich, Switzerland
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
If a wish comes from the soul, it will be granted
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
A feeling that something more exists
Florbela Caniceiro Coimbra, Portugal
The first time we met our Guru
Kaivalya, Devashishu and Sahadeva Torpy London, England
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
Our Guru becomes the perfect disciple
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada