Day 4
We just escaped the rain. Thunder and lightning at 12:40 am, 40 min after we closed day 4.
Another beautiful, but hot day. We have had 4 days of clear but humid weather, but the temperatures have been hot.
Andrea was again the day leader with 106 km. He is struggling to get another pair or two of shoes helikes. He likes them super breathable and size 47. He ran till midnight having a few short pauses to rest and stretch. So far his nights have been difficult, as sleep has not come much to him.
Nirbhasa had quite a happy day and closed his performance 27 min before midnight with 102km. The car was already running and waiting close to the finish line to bring him home right away. He is serious when it comes to time management, which is very much understandable.
Ananda-Lahari closed at midnight with 96 km and often shines with inspiration. He has a gentle running and walking style. It is moving to see how concerned and helpful he is to his fellow runners, especially to Milan.
Ushika commented on his day: “Comparing Day 4 with Day 3, I improved from 'super slow' to 'slow though".He finished at midnight with 89,7 km. He was happy and grateful as always.
Milan went home early. He was the first runner closing the day at 23:00 with 84,5 km. After having a cheerful chat on the phone with his spiritual friends in Prague. Milan suffers from chaffing because he has the wrong shorts.
He will receive better ones tomorrow. Also his knee is still troubling him. Luckily, his spirit is still cheerful and bright.
Priyavadin
Daily averages per day, after four days:
- Andrea Marcato- 112.194 km / 69.714 miles
- Nirbhasa Magee- 103.062 km / 64.039 miles
- Ananda-Lahari Zuscin - 99.670 km / 61.932 miles
- Ushika Muckenhumer- 95.756 km / 59.500 miles
- Milan Javornicky- 94.713 km / 58.852 miles
The heat and high mileage has taken a toll on the runners, but at this time, the top three are on comfortable pace, Ushika is right on par, and Milan is a little behind.
With 52 days to go, they are starting to get into shape. A few cooler days should arrive soon, so their positive attitudes might increase as the autumn equinox approaches.
In the meantime, the six-day split arrives in less than 48 hours, and the Fabulous Five keep on moving.
Good luck to runners and helpers.
Sahishnu Szczesiul
Wish I was there.
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