Day 8:Aalto Moves Ahead By Fifty

Four-time winner of the 3100 mIle Race Asprihanal Aalto has carved out a 57 mile lead on the field with his sixth day in a row over 70 miles(71.89). Christopher Mullauer and Pranab Vladovic moved into a tie for second with 530.14 miles as the mercury hit 80º with higher humidity and stiff winds at times. Eight runners exceeded 60 miles. The summery conditions brought out hundreds of people to the areas near the race as the runners even fought for space to pass on the sidewalks while children and young adults enjoyed the water sprinklers at the adjacent playgrounds.