On a pleasant evening, Ananda Lahari Zuscin knocked out 66.40 miles to reach the 3100 mile goal for the fourth time in his multiday career (55 days +16:47:36). He averaged 55.658 miles per day(89.573 km) and was finisher number 10. Earlier in the evening, Pavol Saraz reached his secondary goal of 2700 miles, the longest distance he has ever covered. Suprabha Beckjord needs 50.3 miles on Sunday to complete the 3100 mile race for the twelveth time in a row -an amazing record.
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Trying To Be Myself
. . . At about this same time, as he stands patiently, on this rough little patch of Queens sidewalk, huge crowds are entering the Olympic stadium in Beijing, to view world class pageantry and spectacle. The likes of which, the world has probably never seen before.. . . .
Day 55: Abichal Watkins Finishes For Fifth Time
Forty-seven year old Welshman Abichal Watkins finished his fifth straight 3100 Mile Race in 54 days+11:34:37, which was a personal best by 16 hours over his 2007 performance. Mr Watkins moves up the all-time rankings to the 22nd spot. He averaged 56.902 miles per day(91.575 km). Ananda Lahari Zuscin has 121 laps(66.4 miles) left to reach 3100 miles on saturday, but he may not have enough left in the tank to finish until sunday am.
Keep it Simple
. . . He feels that one simple and effective achievement he has learned from the race is just to turn down the noise level of his own mind. What he feels is important is, “feeling more than thinking.” This can only be experienced when one has a strong sense of inner peace and satisfaction. . . .
Day 54: Diganta Adhikari Finishes in Eighth Place
Austrian distance runner Diganta Adhikari finished the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race in 53 days+11:39:50 today, his third finish in three attempts. Welshman Abichal Watkins should reach the summit by 6:00 pm Friday, as he has only 37+ miles to go.
Day 53: Survive And Live To Tell About It
There may not be as many hardships in the danger zone as in mountain climbing on 8000 meter peaks, but the psychological troubles can nearly take you out of the multiday running race. Ananda Lahari Zuscin has had to endure a weak physical condition and numerous injuries for over a month. Yet, he has managed to place himself to finish on Sunday midday with another sterling 64.21 mile day. Meanwhile, Diganta Adhikari has only 79 laps to go to finish Thursday evening early. He has remained cheerful nearly the whole race. Salutations to all the runners this year.
Many Races Going On
. . . In a race, which was just a short while ago, all about thousands of miles, the 3100 mile race has now become something else. The longest distance anyone needs to run, is no more than 250 miles. . . .
Now is When You Have to Enjoy Yourself
. . . The mileage board tells the tale this morning. Seven names now have those glorious coveted numerals besides them. Just five runners, have many miles and adventures more to go. . . .
Day 52:Ananda Lahari Zuscin Makes A Move
Ananda Lahari Zuscin from Slovvakia had his best day since Day 4 and reached 64.20 miles to lead the fab five still left on the course. Diganta Adhikari ran 62.56 miles to get into position to finish Thursday afternoon or evening. The pleasant temperatures and humidity will give rise to showers the next few days as the race begins to head to its finality.
I Pleased You
. . . His has been a remarkable journey, this man from Kiev in the Ukraine. Stutisheel Lebedyev began, like all the other runners, so long ago now, way back in June. But the distance his legs have taken him these many weeks, is not nearly as far as his heart has traveled in that same time. . . .