Today, being a Public Holiday Monday, was officially a rest day for our Peace Run team. Many of us ventured to a public race being staged by our hosts here in Canberra, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team.
The Sri Chinmoy Half-Marathon, 5 Mile and 2 Mile races are staged annually around a one-mile loop in and around Telopea Park. The races started in cool mist, and ended in bright sunshine.
Several members of our Peace Run team volunteered in various capacities – Nurari and Altankhuu managed the main drinks station ...
Narantuya was our ever-cheerful and expert camera-girl ...
... while Gan-Erdene proved herself an adept pancake chef.
The team gave a brief presentation about this year’s Peace Run before the races commenced with a moment’s silence.
3 members of our team participated in the events – Abhinandan ran in the 5 mile race ...
... as did Kanyaka ...
... while Eniko ran in the 2 mile event.
Abhinandan even won a trophy, for coming 4th Male Under 50 in the 5 Miler!
We passed the Peace Torch around amongst some of the runners during the race.
Many more were delighted to hold the Torch after their run.
After a refreshing break in Canberra, the team is looking forward to “hitting the road” again tomorrow!
