More Photos from 3100 Mile Race
The Start of the 3100 Mile Race. Visit Jowan’s gallery from 3100 Mile Race at Sri Chinmoy Centre
Never Give Up
[This is Utpal's final post for the 3100 Mile Race 2008; I am all gratitude for his effort and accomplishment - Medur] Never Give Up by Utpal: . . . There is nothing more to see at the 3100 mile course these days. In a short while however, it will once again be vibrant, with [...]
Finish the Race
Finish the Race by Utpal: . . . Today he will stand at the starting line just 33 miles from this goal. The expression, heroic effort, fits all those who come to this place and attempt to run 3100 miles. Most, but not all, make this distance, because they have been inexorably drawn here to [...]
Day 57:Suprabha Beckjord Finishes Twelve!
At a few minutes before midnight, American woman Suprabha Beckjord,52,completed the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race for a record 12th time, reaching the line in 56 days+17:51:22. The petite gift-shop owner from Washington,DC averaged 54.634 miles per day(87.925 km). She has run 39,900 miles on the concrete half-mile loop around the neighborhood the last 13 summers, [...]
Day 56: Ananda Lahari Zuscin Finishes
On a pleasant evening, Ananda Lahari Zuscin knocked out 66.40 miles to reach the 3100 mile goal for the fourth time in his multiday career (55 days +16:47:36). He averaged 55.658 miles per day(89.573 km) and was finisher number 10. Earlier in the evening, Pavol Saraz reached his secondary goal of 2700 miles, the longest [...]
Trying To Be Myself
Trying To Be Myself by Utpal: . . . At about this same time, as he stands patiently, on this rough little patch of Queens sidewalk, huge crowds are entering the Olympic stadium in Beijing, to view world class pageantry and spectacle. The likes of which, the world has probably never seen before.. . . [...]
Day 55: Abichal Watkins Finishes For Fifth Time
Forty-seven year old Welshman Abichal Watkins finished his fifth straight 3100 Mile Race in 54 days+11:34:37, which was a personal best by 16 hours over his 2007 performance. Mr Watkins moves up the all-time rankings to the 22nd spot. He averaged 56.902 miles per day(91.575 km). Ananda Lahari Zuscin has 121 laps(66.4 miles) left to [...]
Keep it Simple
Keep it Simple by Utpal: . . . He feels that one simple and effective achievement he has learned from the race is just to turn down the noise level of his own mind. What he feels is important is, “feeling more than thinking.” This can only be experienced when one has a strong sense [...]
Day 54: Diganta Adhikari Finishes in Eighth Place
Austrian distance runner Diganta Adhikari finished the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race in 53 days+11:39:50 today, his third finish in three attempts. Welshman Abichal Watkins should reach the summit by 6:00 pm Friday, as he has only 37+ miles to go.
Day 53: Survive And Live To Tell About It
There may not be as many hardships in the danger zone as in mountain climbing on 8000 meter peaks, but the psychological troubles can nearly take you out of the multiday running race. Ananda Lahari Zuscin has had to endure a weak physical condition and numerous injuries for over a month. Yet, he has managed [...]