photo by Jowan
On a overcast, breezy New York summer day, Petr Spacil from the Czech Republic ran 70.24 miles to lead the pack through their paces. He climbed within eight laps pf overall leader Asprihanal Aalto, who has 290.86 miles after four days. Ten of the eleven starters are averaging over 60 miles a day, with four over 70 miles average. Granted, it is extremely early in the event, but the first real test will be a mini heat wave coming over the weekend. Hot sticky weather is the bane of a multiday runner. yet, these tests will determine who has the character and talent to finish this race- six weeks from now!