Author: Sahishnu

photo by Jowan

The first four runners went past the 1000 mile split today, something that has not happened in the race in years. Asprihanal Aalto has increased his lead with another 71.34 mile day to nearly 16 miles ahead of Petr Spacil in second place. Pranjal Milovnik is creeping ever so slightly closer to third placer Galya (Vladimir) Balatskyy with another 68.05 mile day. Dharbhasana Lynn has increased his best distance every day for the last five days in a row since his lower legs have healed to his satisfaction. Surasa Mairer has shown signs of adapting to the high mileage days as her shin splints are less bothersome. Her spirit remains remarkably cheerful and upbeat no matter the situation. All this during a 90º, sticky NY summer day!
1000miles:
Asprihanal Aalto- 14 days+03:00:39
Petr Spacil – 14 days+05:32:25
Galya (Vlad) Balatskyy- 14 days+15:10:11
Pranjal Milovnik- 14 days+16:34:08

photo by Arpan

On a deceptively hot summer day, Asprihanal Aalto regained his touch with 71.3440 miles to pad his first place lead to over ten miles.Nine men survived the competition wars beyond 60 miles. Pranjal Milovnik eventually reached 69.14 miles to impress the crowds for the second time. Surasa Mairer passed 700 miles (700 miles = 13+01:57:54).

photo by Jowan

On a somewhat cooler day than earlier this week, eight of our warrior-runners topped 60 miles. Petr Spacil and Pranjal Milovnik tied for day leader with 69.14 miles. First-timer Dharbhasana Lynn ran his best total today by one lap more(62.5632 miles) as the levels of fitness are revealing new talent within. He went through the 700 mile split in 12 days+02:48:41. Purna-Samarpan Querhammer slipped through 700 miles in 12 days+14:25:33, which is nearly two days faster than his effort of last year.

photo by Jowan

On a hot, humid,rudderless weather day, with storms nearby missing the race left and right, Pranjal Milovnik took day honors with 66.95 miles. The 94º temps and 65% humidity forced Asprihanal Aalto and Petr Spacil to cutback their high mileage of the last week and a half. Still eight men made it past 60 miles without looking worse for wear.Pushkar Mullauer, Pavol Saraz and Ananda-Lahari Zuscin (11 days+00:46:50;11 days+01:46:39; and 11 days+04:36:57, respectively)all went through the 700 mile split.Considering the heat of the last four or five days, most everyone performed admirably.

photo by Jowan
As Day 11 rolled on, with temps in the nineties and warm breezes in the air, our brave runners continued on their journey. Nine of the 11 made 60 or more miles. Asprihanal Aalto again led the way with 72.44 miles followed by Petr Spacil with 70.24 and Pranjal Milovnik with 68.05. Even first-timer Dharbhasana Lynn got into the act with 61.46 miles, his best day since Day 1. Messrs Vladimir Balatskyy, Pranjal Milovnik and Stutisheel Lebedyev (10 days +05:05:18;10days+09:05:16;and 10 days+12:20:53, respectively) all went past 700 miles on one of the hottest days of the year so far.Your blogger found it difficult just to walk the 1 mile to the race!   These runners are worth checking out if you are in the NY area.

photo by Bryan Derballa
for The Wall Street Journal
After ten days, Asprihanal Aalto and Peter Spacil have passed 700 miles, with the former reaching it in 9 days+14:35:26, and the latter in 9 days+15:44:00. The day was punctuated by summer skies of sun and haze, followed by evening clouds and a fast moving rainstorm. In all eight made it past the 60 mile barrier with Messrs. Aalto and Spacil dead even for the day with 70.24 miles. The runners were buoyed by the Wall Street Journal article about the race, both in print and online. Many photos accompanied the thoughtful article.

photo by Jowan
Asprihanal Aalto rebounded with a fine 74.63 mile effort as the thermometer reached 90º and the first day of summer nudged into full view. Petr Spacil also went past 70 miles(70.79) and seven brave runners exceeded 60+ miles.

photo by Nandana

On a sticky, hot, humid Father’s Day in New York, the band of 11 Gypsies known as the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race continued along their journey. Petr Spacil led all boats to the shore with 69.14 miles, pulling within 2 laps of the overall leader Asprihanal Aalto, who plodded along with 66.4 miles. Stutisheel Lebedyev moved into fifth place with 65.85 miles. The tough conditions will persist a few more days, but with less humidity. Still, six men made it past sixty miles. It was so sticky today that the handball tournament nearby was shortened a few hours. Wimps!

photo by Nandana

The dynamic eleven have fed the fires of aspiration to be in and to remain in this super long race. After a week, Asprihanal Aalto remains first with 499.95 miles. Petr Spacil has climbed to within seven laps of the lead. Vladimir Balatskyy is still solidly in third place, nearly 18 miles behind Mr. Aalto.
It is going to heat up for a few more days, so our heroic runners must remain focused and hydrated. Their fitness is getting better as we speak.

photo by Arpan

The ice cream truck that circles the running track of the 3100 miler has a couple of banana splits for sale among its tasty wares. But more on the minds of the runners were six day splits which are the pop-quiz for a 3100 mile racer. Asprihanal Aalto logged in first with 432.45 miles, followed by Petr Spacil amassing 426 miles and Vladimir Balatskyy with 415.99 miles. Pranjal Milovnik reached 411.6 miles, Pushkar Mullauer recorded 394.03 miles, and Stutisheel Lebedyev made 391.2944 miles. Rookies Surasa Mairer and Dharbhasana Lynn appeared ready for more with 358.36 miles and 360.5616 miles respectively.