Mark Dorian visits the Race
(The following blog is by our dear friend and supporter, Mark Dorian) I can attest that a local Queens (NYC) lounge singer who sounded and looked a bit like Frank Sinatra Jr. (if you ever want to see/ hear a cool you tube music video, Google his “Wedding Vows in Vegas,” a hit c. 1987) [...]
The Russians Are Coming!
I remember the 1970s film starting Alan Akrin called “The Russians Are Coming”, about the mock Russian assault on a small town in New England. Everyone was on high alert, not knowing what the Russians intentions were. Well its 2011 now, and in our small town of Queens, the “Russians” are “Ukrainians” (and there is [...]
Bipin Tells A Story About The 2010 Race
The 3100 Mile Race course is open between 6 am and 12 midnight, seven days a week. Each day a variety of neighborhood people pass through out staging area. Students, mothers with their children, kids en route to play basketball, some walking to and from masque, others returning from shopping and, yes, even joggers, like [...]
Week Two:Who Are These Guys?
The second week recap is full of events. The seven-time champion Ashprihanal Aalto has assumed the lead again with four consecutive days of 70+ miles, including a sparkling 75.18 miles on Day 9. He is averaging 70.26 miles per day.But like others, even Ashprihanal fell victim to sore throats and lung congestion, not to mention [...]
Week One Update
It is hard to imagine we have gone past seven days, but here we are.The Fifteenth Annual Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race is in full swing. Atmavir Spacil has assumed the lead from Day 2 to the present with a sparkling 72.20 miles per day average (116.20 km). Pranjal Milovnik has held second(70.16 miles average) and [...]
Video of 3100 Mile Race WSJ
A short video of the 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race from the Wall Street Journal. ‘A Distance so Long it takes 52 days’ See other: Articles on 3100 Mile Race How the 3100 Mile Race has become an annual feature of Jamaica Hills, New York
Day 51: It’s Over
Post by Sahishnu: On the final day of running, Dharbhasana Lynn, a first-timer from Auckland, New Zealand, became the first Kiwi to join the ranks of finishers in the world’s longest certified race with a stunning finish in 51 days+13:17:32. He averaged 60.13 miles (96.77 km) per day as he was the sixth and last [...]
Day 51 – Pushkar Finishes
Post by Sahishnu: On a moderately warm summer afternoon, Pushkar C. Mullauer from Switzerland reached his goal of 3100 miles for the second time in as many years with a fine effort of 50 days+09:34:24. He averaged 61.51 miles per day (98.99 km). Dharbhasana Lynn ran 60.9168 miles to get into position to finish his [...]
Day 50: A Four-Time Finisher
Post by Sahishnu: With hazy, sunny skies above, Atmavir Petr Spacil became a four-time finisher of the 3100 mile race in 49 days+05:31:34. He averaged 62.97 miles per day (101.345 km). Mr Spacil is ranked fifth all-time at this distance, but found out his physical aversion to very hot weather. He had big problems running [...]
The World’s Longest Race Winds Down
Post by Sahishnu: With a strong 64.7 mile day, Atmavir P. Spacil is only 23.5 miles away from his fourth 3100 mile finish. Pushkar C. Mullauer ran 62.56 miles to be in position to finish Monday afternoon. But the day leader award goes to Dharbhasana Lynn. The effervescent Kiwi ran 70.24 miles to continue his [...]