Vegan runner Budjargal Byambaa has joined the elite club of finishers who have completed the challenging 3,100 mile Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence race in New York. In this grueling 52-day race, competitors must run an average of 59.6 miles per day, all while circling a half-mile city block in Queens during the summer heat. Budjargal, who is originally from Mongolia and now lives in the US, has a strong passion for extreme distances and has previously won the 10-day Sri Chinmoy race as well as holding records in Mongolian and world championships for long-distance running.

Being vegan since January 2019, Budjargal credits his plant-based diet for providing the inner strength needed for long-distance running. He believes that the spiritual aspect of distance running, especially in extreme distances, requires more than just physical stamina – it requires tapping into one's inner strength for greater endurance. Budjargal's dedication to veganism and pushing his limits in ultrarunning has propelled him to achieve remarkable feats in the world of endurance sports.