Today we had no special World Harmony Run events to attend. School is out in most parts of the country, and we are heading towards the sparsely populated 'Wild West'.

Any runner knows that there are moments of clarity and deep insight, 'Eureka' moments that strike unexpectedly when you reach a smooth momentum. At these times you can feel an inner peace which has lasting effects, and complements your efforts to offer peace to the world at large.

They say a picture tells a thousand words. Here are some snapshots of our day as it unfolded, from the perspective of our different teams....

And some friendly folk we met along the way...

Last but not least, let us thank the people who made it all possible, those who give us more than just a roof over our heads. Hampton Inn and Suites, Elk City made us feel at home

Super 8 in Elk City also very kindly hosted some of our runners that night.

Video Message from Dr. Davidson Hepburn, President (2009 - 2011) of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for 25th Anniversary of the World Harmony Run and a vision for the decade: "Toward a Oneness-World".

Full Text of the 25th annversary message and link to 25 language informal Translations: http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/25

• Youtube video on African experience which illustrates IYY slogan "Our Year Our Voice" International Year of Youth - Zambia World Harmony. They surprisingly mention Presidents and UN Secretary-General in a unique way!

• Listen to the World-Harmony-Run song: 2 min version // 6 min

See start of the International 25th Anniversary Celebration across from the United Nations at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York.

On 27th April 2012. in many cities around the world, special events marked the WHR 25th Anniversary

– Tom McGuire

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