It was cold for the whole day, around 5 degree Celsius. Luckily there was only a little rain. Sometimes even the sun broke through. For a very short while a little hail came down. The small mountains around Salzburg have snow on top.
Andrea had one of his first really deep nights of sleep after pushing hard yesterday. Fortunately the last minute push last night was no mistake. He did great again today and won Day 30 with 116,8 km.
Unfortunately, his wonderful helper Daniele is going back home to Italy this night. Thank you Daniele!
Things were tied for second place of the day, as both Nirbhasa and Ushika reached 101,2 km. Nirbhasa is still struggling with lack of energy.
After last nights fall from the chair, Ushika tripped this early morning on a tiny curb edge on the bridge which brings the runners downhill, coming from the river. By God’s Grace, he did a roll and nothing was hurt.
Milan and Ananda-Lahari had to walk again. Milan reached 69,9 km and hopes he can start jogging tomorrow. He went home at 23:26. Ananda-Lahari walked until 23:52 reaching 77,2 km. He ordered for tomorrow more fresh juice. That gives hope that he will run again.
Priyavadin
Stats
- Andrea Marcato -3400km- 29:17:22:41
- Nirbhasa Magee- 3000km- 29:06:23:26- this was the fourth time for Nirbhasa to pass 3000km.
After 30 days on the road, the runners are still adjusting to the change to cooler temperatures. I would imagine they are a little grateful for the lack of oppressive heat that the New York event offers each summer. To stay hydrated is the same for both venues
But the NY weather requires much more attention. A runner has to protect from the hot sun, wait for early morning or cooler temps in the evening before pushing, and constantly monitoring salt intake. Here in Salzburg, in the cooler temps of the whole day, those factors are less serious, and the desire for solid food during the day is much less of a problem. Pizza in the morning is okay!
Good luck runners, 22 days left, but time to shine every day.
Sahishnu
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