Stephen Redfern ran the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100-mile run.

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Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Thank you for joining me today! Episode 181 is an interview with Stephen Redfern. I have interviewed Stephen a few times, documenting his massive runs. This interview looks at his most massive run to date! Stephen recently returned to Australia after participating in the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100-mile race. In 1997, the spiritual teacher, athlete, and humanitarian Sri Chinmoy founded the Self-Transcendence 3100-Mile Race. The race takes place annually, with runners running a .55-mile loop (or 880metres) 5,649 times around a sports field, playground, and high school in the New York City neighbourhood of Jamaica, Queens. Runners have 52 days to complete the 3,100 miles around the half-mile block. To complete the run within the allotted time frame, participants must average 60 miles (or 96.6kms) daily. The course opens each morning at 6 a.m. and closes at midnight, alternating directions each day, with the event being the longest certified road race in the world. Stephen and I discuss how he got into this epic race, what his goal was, how his race derailed and how he fought back to keep running. An unbelievable tale of persistence, resilience and ultimate self-triumph. Do you love the pod? I assume you do seeing as you are here with me today! Did you know that it is super easy to go onto Apple Podcasts and give the show 5 stars (if you think it deserves it, which I hope you do!!) and write a short review? I don’t get paid to do this but knowing that it means something to YOU makes me keep plugging away at it. Also, reviews tell Apple podcasts that people are listening and that they should show it to other listeners. In this way, the podcast grows. The link to Apple podcasts is here. Due to popular demand, I am holding my Goal Setting webinar again!! If you want to get your goals sorted and streamlined for 2023 now is your chance. This webinar covers not only setting goals for the year, but for your races as well! We will also talk about how to develop the habits to help you achieve your goals. The webinar goes for 90 minutes to 2 hours and is interactive with question time available. You will also be given workbooks, and a recording of the event to go back to. All this for only $70!! Go to the website www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au and head to the shop to register. Don’t forget to please support my sponsors: Health and High Performance to keep those niggles and bay and get you back running healthy and strong and the best chocolate out there as it not only tastes good but it’s good for you! Peak Chocolate! Go to https://peakchocolate.com.au/ to get 15% off some yummy chocolate that is actually good for you! I am loving the energy chocolate bar when I am running at the moment. 3 pieces has 25% PROTEIN, 76mg of caffeine (= 1 coffee) NO SUGAR and of course it tastes delicious! Enjoy this interview with Stephen.