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[PHOTOS] Self-Transcendence Marathon Run at Rockland Lake

The event was organized by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team

This wasn't your run-of-the-mill group of marathon runners gathered at Rockladn Lake State Park today.

The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team hosted a Self-Transcendence Marathon that started this morning and went into the afternoon.

More than 600 people from around the world participated in the event. Sri Chinmoy was a spiritual leader who advocated physical activity as a way to enhance meditation.

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His marathon team was formed in 1977 by followers of his teachings and has continued on to organize and participate in various athletic activities.

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