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
My well-scheduled day
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
Growing up on Sri Chinmoy's path
Aruna Pohland Augsburg, Germany
Running for peace in the South Pacific
Nirbhasa Magee Dublin, Ireland
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
2 things that surprised me about the spiritual life
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New ZealandRelated stories
'You have to be like a warrior and fight'
Mahiyan Savage San Diego, United States
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
No Fear, Only the Heart’s Concern
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
A childhood meeting with Sri Chinmoy
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
Running the world's longest race
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
How I became interested in meditation
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
If a little meditation can give you this kind of experience...
Pragya Gerig Nuremberg, Germany
Starting a spiritual café
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy performs on the world's largest organ
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia