Day 17: Two Over Seventy; Nine Over 1000
photo by Arpan
Asprihanal Aalto and Grahak Cunningham dominated the daily totals with 74.63 and 71.89 miles respectively, and three more runners passed 1000 miles. Diganta Adikhari ran 16+01:37:55 for the fourth time for the kilo, and was followed later by Stutisheel Lebedyev who passed the mark for the sixth time in 16+11:59:00. Finally Ananda-Lahari [...]
Six Go Past 1000 Miles
photo by Jowan
The temperature reached 83ºF today with somewhat sticky conditions, but our runner heroes would not back down, Four made it to 1000 miles to bring the total to six beyond the kilo. Asprihanal Aalto led the charge with 75.73 miles today, his eleventh straight day over seventy. Petr Spacil had his best [...]
Day 15: Asprihanal, Grahak Star Again
photo by Arpan
Asprihanal Aalto and Grahak Cunningham, the top two runners each ran over 70 miles, with Mr. Aalto reaching the 77.92 mark. Grahak reached the 100 mile split in 14+14:19:23, his fastest time. Two Ukrainians impressed as Vladimir and Stutisheel both ran 65.85 miles today.
Day 14: Aalto Reaches Kilo and Beyond
photo by Arpan
Asprihanal Aalto reached 1000 miles in 13 days+04:46:51, a personal best for him as well as a ninth straight day over 70+ miles. He is nearly two full days ahead of second place runner Grahak Cunningham, who recorded another 70 plus day as well. In total, nine runners finished running over 60 miles [...]
Day 13: Asprihanal Aalto Leads Again
photo by Jowan
With another rousing 75.18 miles of running,Asprihanal Aalto has improved his chances for finishing first. He is averaging over 75 miles per day(120 km) and has no real challenger. Grahak Cunnungham remains in second place off another wonderful session of 69.15 miles.Of the two new men in the race, Ukrainian Vladimir Balatskyy leads [...]
Day 12: No Rain, Yes Gain.
photo by Arpan
Asprihanal Aalto extended his lead to over 100 miles as he rode a streak of seven straight days over 70 miles, including running 75.18 miles today. Grahak Cunningham ran his streak to two days of 70+ miles. In all, nine runners made it past the sixty mile mark.First-timer Vladimir Balatskyy continues to impress [...]
Day 11: Asprihanal Flies Along
photo by Alakananda
Nine of the 13 runners topped 60 miles, led by the irrepressible Asprihanal Aalto who bagged 76.83 miles. Grahak Cunningham from Australia had his best day since Day 1 with a sparkling 70.29 effort. Suprabha Beckjord had her best day since Day 2 with 57.62 miles.
Day 10: Asprihanal Aalto on a Roll
photo by Arpan
Finn Asprihanal Aalto ran 77.38 miles to increase his lead to 97 miles after 10 days. Mr Aalto has averaged 75.18 miles(120.2 km) per day. Petr Spacil from the Czech Republic has moved into second by one lap over Grahak Cunningham of Australia. Nine runners went over 60 miles today including Pranab Vladovic [...]
Day 9: Asprihanal Leads Assault On Course
photo by Jowan
Asprihanal Aalto ran 79.57 miles to lengthen his lead in the 3100 mile race to over 74 miles. A total of 10 runners ran 60 miles or better today, as rain continued to batter the Northeast.
Day 8: The Gap Widens
photo by Jowan
Asprihanal Aalto has led the mileage race every single day of the 3100 this year. Today was no exception as the slender Finn ran 76.28 miles to lengthen his lead to 57 miles(almost a full day of running). In total nine of the lucky thirteen made it past 60 miles. Grahak, Petr and [...]