Category: 3100 Mile Race

Day 18:The Lead Grows-The Legend Grows Bigger

Today was what the handicappers at a horserace track would call an easy bet. By that they meant the favorites won and the up and coming breeds were too young to rely on. Asprihanal Aalto ran 70.24 miles again, to increase his lead to over 100 miles. Suprabha Beckjord passed the 1000 mile split for the eighteenth time in her illustrious career (17days+12:28:20). Sopan Tsekov(17days+06:35:13), Christopher Mullauer(17days+14:04:15), and Abichal Watkins (17+15:42:25) were also added to the kilo list.

Day 17:Aalto Maintains Big Lead

Asprihanal Aalto maintained his large lead with a workmanlike 70.24 miles. Pranab Vladovic continued to heal from severe skin rash and rose in the standings from sixth to fourth place today with 69.69 miles. Stutisheel Lebedyev(16+14:47:44) and Diganta Adhikari(16+15:01:29) reached the 1000 mile mark.

The Prize of Self Transcendence

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3100 Race continues even in a heavy New York Downpour

New York Daily News carry a short article – No prize for 14 runners – only Self-Transcendence

“I get a thrill from being out here,” said Suprabha Beckjord, 52, of Washington, D.C. – the only woman and only American participating in this year’s race.

“It’s a [dream] to be able to achieve a very long distance. It’s something we can only accomplish with determination and willpower,” said Beckjord, who has averaged 57.6 miles a day.

The gruelling race as well as being a great test of stamina, honors the race’s founder, Sri Chinmoy.

Photo by Arpan from Day 14 (Suprabha Beckjord on the left, helper on right)

Day 16:Six Over 1000 Miles

Six men have passed the 1000 mile mark, led by Finnish great Asprihanal Aalto, whose 72.99 mile effort led everyone today. Pranab Vladovic had 70.24 miles,revealing his dedication to running and bolstering the local community and arts programmes.1000m splits-Asprihanal Aalto1000 =14+01:32:00;Grahak Cunningham 1000m=15+06:15:50; Smarana Puntigam 1000m = 15+07:13:10;Pranjal Milovnik=15+14:24:46;Petr Spacil1000m=15+13:42:21; Pranab Vladovic 1000m = 15:15:04:27.

Day 15:Pranab Vladovic Rebounds For Day Honors

Pranab Vladovic rebounded from his worst day to his best since Day 1 to cop mileage honors with 69.15 miles.He had to have treatment Saturday for a severe skin reaction to sunblock and strong sunshine. After nearly 12 hours off the track due to the hospital visit and search for prescription medication, the strong-minded Mr Vlladovic returned today and bested everyone- although they were all happy to see him zip by again. The runners had to deal with another set of thunderstorms and high humidity throughout the day, but were not plagued enough to stop early. Grahak Cunningham moved into second place with a sparkling 66.4 mile day.