Day 42: The Famed 2700
Post by Sahishnu: As the heat continued, Asprihanal Aalto moved closer to the goal with a day-leading 68.05 miles, besting Galya Balatskyy by one lap (67.5024 miles total). Five men went past sixty miles in the intense heat and humidity. By nightfall, a big thunderstorm worked the area with lots of rain and high winds. [...]
Experience is Crucial
Post by Sahishnu: With the temps and humidity down a little, our running heroes gathered a little solace. Asprihanal Aalto again led the field with 67.5 miles, followed by Galya Balatskyy with 66.48. and Pranjal Milovnik with 63.11. The top five all passed 60 miles today, confirming the premise that experience is crucial to multiday [...]
Day 39: Around the Sun-Baked Course
Post by Sahishnu: With temps in the mid nineties and the humidity index soaring, our remarkable band of runners willed their way around the sun-baked course to continue their journey. Asprihanal Aalto ran 67.50 miles to lead the pack again, gaining more ground on Galya V. Balatskyy, who ran 61.46 miles, and Pranjal Milovnik, who [...]
Day 38 – The Heat Continues
Post by Sahishnu: The heat continued but skies were hazy and cloudy as Asprihanal Aalto again reached 70 miles and the leading three set the standard again with fine performances. Asprihanal garnered 70.24 miles, followed by Galya Balatskyy with 67.5 and then Pranjal Milovnik with 64.75 miles. Atmavir Petr Spacil went for 61.46 miles on [...]
Day 37 – Hellish Conditions
Day 37 Post by Sahishnu: The hellish conditions could not dampen the fire of Asprihanal Aalto as the slender Finn maintained good form throughout and reached 71.34 miles. He has extended the lead to 18 and a half miles and counting.That is four consecutive days of 70+ miles or . Galya Balatskyy ran 66.40 miles [...]
Day 36 Another Roaring Hot Day in New York
Post by Sahishnu: On a roaring hot day in New York, Asprihanal Aalto ran his third consecutive day over 70 miles with a 71.89 mile day, extending his lead to 14 miles over both Pranjal Milovnik and Galya Balatskyy. Mr. Balatskyy moved into second place by one thin lap (68.6 miles to 63.6 miles on [...]
Aalto Reclaims the Top Branch
Sahishnu’s internet connection is down. I am publishing his posts for the time-being . . . [Medur] Post by Sahishnu: Day 35: Aalto Reclaims the Top Branch Asprihanal Aalto wasted little time in exerting his influence on the topmost branches of the race-tree today by whipping out a 71.8928 mile day- under oppressive heat and [...]
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 [...]
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.. . . [...]