With temperatures soaring into the mid-nineties and the humidity index over 50% our intrepid runners began the survival part of their journey in shock mode. Only five passed the 60 mile plateau for the day, but caution was the norm. Again Vasu Duzhiy of Russia led the way with 66.4 miles, followed closely by Grahak Cunningham and Pushkar Mullauer. Constant cool water baths on the head and small bags of ice cubes inside the hat were the multi-day prescription. Two more days of trial by heat await before rain and cooler temps arrive on Saturday. Enjoy your summer, oh resident of the northern hemisphere!