These Himalayan monks are not the first to take up running. The so-called " marathon monks" of Mount Hiei in Japan are known for running 1,000 marathons in 1,000 days. But they are seeking enlightenment, not prize money.

这些喜马拉雅山的僧侣不是第一批参加跑步的。日本比叡山的" 马拉松僧侣" 就因1000天内跑了1000次马拉松而出名。不过他们并非为了奖金，而是寻求智慧。