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Aalto Tops 300 Miles After Four Days

Asprihanal Aalto reached 300 miles just before the end of day 4 with another 72.4 mile effort. Smarana Puntigam reached 68 miles to remain within striking distance.The moderate temps and overcast skies broke for a thunderstorm at 700pm, but the runners continued to work the course. Christopher Mullauer continues to impress, averaging over 66 miles so far. The first nine runners surpassed 61 miles for the day. Fitness is beginning to show in the legs of the competitors. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks before the runners plateau to a new level of strength.

Day 3:Asprihanal Aalto Widens Lead

Asprihanal Aalto widened his lead after three days of competition with a 72.99 mile day, averaging 76.1 miles so far. Twelve of the 14 runners went over 59 miles on the concrete course as pleasant temps(70º’s) and much lower humidity aided the runners. First time runner Christopher Mullauer moved up to fifth position with a solid 65.85 mile day. Only six laps separate the next five competitors as well. The world’s longest footrace will enjoy crisp,clear weather for a few more days so expect the competition to heat up.

2008 Edition of the 3100 Mile Race

The 12th edition of the 3100 Mile Race began this Sunday, June 15th.

There are 14 entrants for this years race including:

  • Suprabha Beckjord
  • Abichal
  • Ananda-Lahari Zuscin
  • Asprihanal Aalto
  • Grahak Cunningham
  • Stutisheel Lebedyev
  • Pranab Vladovic
  • Smarana Puntigam
  • Pranjal Milovnik
  • Diganta Adhikari
  • Sopan Tsekov
  • Petr Spacil
  • Christopher Mullauer
  • Pavol Saraz

For details on this years runners see: Runner’s Profiles

Best wishes to all the runners in this epic feat of self-transcendence!

Results can be viewed here.

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Photo by Jowan Gauthier

Videos of the 3100 Mile Race

These videos give a brief glimpse into the unique 3100 Mile Self Transcendence Race. They were taken by Utpal Marshall during the 2006 and 2007 edition.

Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race Part 1

“On a cool June 11th morning, the longest foot race in the World started in New York City. A record 15 runners from 10 countries entered the event, which is being held for the tenth time. Participants have 51 days to complete the distance. Circling a large city block in Queens, they can run from 6 in the morning until midnight each night….”

Video by: Utpal Marshall. Originally published Sri Chinmoy TV

3100 Mile Self Transcendence Race part 2


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Why Run 3100 Miles?

Two of the most common questions asked at the 3100 mile race are: Why? and What do the runners eat?

The eating requirements are easy to answer, see what runners eat. However, the question of why anyone would want to run a 3100 mile race is not so easy to answer. In fairness it can only really be answered by those who have actually completed the distance. The furthest I have run is a 7 mile cross country race, which I very nicely came last. That is another story, but suffice to say I am not the most qualified person to answer why people run 3100 miles. Nevertheless it is an intriguing question. On the face of it, running a 3100 mile race has many challenges:

  1. 2 months without working.
  2. Innumerable blisters and other physical ailments
  3. The weather: Hot, humid weather and thunderstorms.
  4. Lack of sleep. Runners run from 6am up until 12pm midnight.
  5. A good pair of running shoes can be worn out after just 10 days of running.

However, despite the difficulties inherent in such a race, it also touches a deep seated aspiration for self transcendence. There is no human who has not, at some time, aspired to achieve something better, more fulfilling than previously.

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