Author: Sahishnu

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With three men over 70 miles today as well as eight over 60, the now five-week-old 3100 mile race is starting to get a little more interesting. Asprihanal Aalto led the way with 72.44 miles, followed by Grahak with 71.89 and then Petr reached 71.34 miles. Grahak has a streak of seven straight 70-mile performances. The clear skies and lower humidity helped the entire field reach for their best.`

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Under sticky,warm conditions the runners continued their quest for the mystical brass ring. Grahak Cunningham and Asprihanal Aalto tied at 70.24 miles for Day Leader. Pavol Saraz moved from eleventh place to tenth while recording his third straight day over sixty miles.

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Asprihanal Aalto led the group with 73.54 miles today, with eight men topping sixty. Their remarkable fitness and gentle demeanors hides an intensity rarely seen by observers. They are approaching five weeks on the road with fine performances throughout. It is not just the cooler summer weather. About 11 days remain before the first finisher reaches the goal. We shall see.

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After another moderate July weather day in New York, Grahak Cunningham and Petr Spacil both accumulated 70.24 miles to lead a pack of eight past the 60 mile barrier. Vladimir Balatskyy bolstered his fourth place standing with another 68+ mile day. Vladimir, Pranjal Milovnik, and Pushkar Mullauer all went past 2000 miles today as well.

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The top three runners each ran over 70 miles today, with Grahak Cunningham edging Asprihanal Aalto by one lap (71.89 to 71.34). Mr. Aalto seems mostly recovered from his distress of last Sunday. Petr Spacil ran 70.24 miles – his third straight foray into 70+ territory and fourth in seven days. Four other lucky runners made it over 60 miles, with Vladimir Balatsky moving into fourth place with 68.05 miles. The temps were in the low 80ºs with bright sun and less humidity, but still no scorchers in the next 4 days or so.

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Grahak Cunningham tallied 71.89 miles and passed 2000 miles (28+17:31:38) to move much closer to the leader. Unfortunately, Asprihanal Aalto, cruising along after four weeks, suffered GI tract distress, weakness and fatigue and could only muster 14.81 miles. Meanwhile Petr Spacil reached 70 miles for the third time in a week, and Vladimir Balatsky tied Pushkar Mullauer for fifth place overall. Seven runners passed the 60 mile barrier under sunny, mild conditions.

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After four weeks of running around the famous course, our intrepid runners are still holding up with verve and resolve. Petr Spacil took Day honors with a crisp 68.60 miles and eight reached 60 miles and beyond. Asprihanal Aalto still leads by nearly 108 miles and is averaging close to 73 miles per day.Rookie Vladimir Balatskyy ran 67.5 miles, his best day since Day 1!! Suprabha Beckjord passed the halfway point for the 13th consecutive year.

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Asprihanal Aalto and Grahak Cunningham both ran 70.24 miles today to tie for Day honors. A total of six runners made it past 60 miles without much fanfare, but the strange, cooler July weather has definitely helped a runner’s chance to finish this year. Even road construction alongside the race course on the Grand Central Parkway service road did not interfere with matchless competitors.

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On a pleasant day in New York that barely reached 80ºF, Asprihanal Aalto again led the day with 71.89 miles. Nine runners reached at least sixty miles today. Stutisheel Lebedev and Diganta Adhikari both went past halfway.