As if released from the bondage of hot,humid weather, the three stalwarts at the top assaulted the racecourse anew with a flurry of laps. Asprihanal Aalto said he can smell the ocean along the course sometimes, so it was no surprise to see him whisk through 76.83 miles today, leaving only 230 miles to go and a trip to the beach after finishing. Pranab Vladovic ran 71.89 miles, with Grahak Cunningham close behind with 71.34 miles, as the top three are at their peak of fitness and strength. Petr Spacil moved into fourth place with another consistent 65.3 mile day. The energy is definitely palpable along the course.