Day 36: All Things Shall Pass
It was a breezy, clear morning with moderate temps and clouds flying by as a storm system started to build on the southern coast, heading straight for Jamaica Hills, Queens. The runners dodged falling bark from the nearby trees, and the mood was all...
Day 35: Five Weeks In, No Stopping Now
With cooler temperatures throughout the day, and an anticipated rain storm arriving at darkness, the nine remaining runners made hay. Seven of nine made it past 60 miles, with the unstoppable Vasu Duzhiy continuing his quest for three straight wins....
Day 34
Another good day for running, another push by a group of determined runners to get every available lap on the score sheet. As expected, Vasu Duzhiy led the movement with 69.1 hard-fought miles, stretching a big lead to nearly a day ahead of Kobi Oren...
Day 33: On a Clear Day
The remaining Nine did the best they could today, with a breezy, not too hot, lower humidity day. Vasu Duzhiy led the charge with 69.14 miles, followed by Kobi Oren’s 66.4 miles, in considerably less time, it might be mentioned, although vasu goes to...
Day 32
There is a sense of urgency among the top six in the 3100 Mile Race. All six made it past 60 miles. Vasu Duzhiy extended his lead a little over Kobi Oren, who ran well throughout the day with very short breaks, then went home well before 10:00 pm,...
Day 31:
The heat and humidity, coupled with showers for much of the afternoon and evening, were the latest challenge to our group of nine runners. There was relief and release, as the second heat wave was washed away from memory, if not from their fatiqued,...
Day 30: Wipe Your Brow Kind of Day
The weather was hot and humid; the challenge was plain and simple. Get the most laps in the cooler parts of the day; survive the heat without incident. Even the seasoned veterans of this race know the fine line between efficient and foolhardy. Yet,...
Day 29:
The day started with a strong rain and wind storm, followed by thick, humid air and spotty drops until noon. Then the sun appeared and the combination became stifling to most people as the thick air remained, and the heat index rose to high levels....
Day 28:Four Weeks in Jamaica
The top six runners all made it over 60 miles, on a sticky, warm afternoon in Jamaica,NY- not Jamaica, West Indies. Vasu Duzhiy and Kobi Oren both made it past 1900 miles. The first five of the original field of ten runners are on pace to finish 3100...
Day 27:: Time to Move
Vasu Duzhiy led a group of five runners past sixty miles today, he himself reaching 70+miles, the first time since Day 8. He has extended his lead over Kobi Oren to nearly 44 miles. Ushika Muckenhumer moved up to fourth place overall, while Kaneenika...
Day 26: Halfway Home-Let’s Go Strong
The brief early morning sprinkle passed, the sun stayed between clouds and breezes, and the runners’nine ‘ all moved forward, with conviction. The halfway barrier for the race-26 days, loomed only today, and only for those who had to worry. The top...
Day 25:
Six runners made it past 60 miles. Vasu Duzhiy and Kobi Oren both surpassed 1700 miles- Kobi for the first time, Vasu the seventh time. Clouds hid a strong sun, but humidity being low kept it manageable for all. Kaneenika Janakova moved up to seventh...
Day 24: Keep On Keepin’ On
It hit 90º F (29-30 C) today, with a strong sun and light breezes, enough to force people on holiday to the beach, but not enough to stop our splendid runners from applying their best to the task. Six runners made it past the 60-mile plateau, but only...
Day 23:And Then There Were Nine
Seven people made it past 60 miles today, with Vasu Duzhiy once again leading the group with 69.7 miles. He now owns a 32-mile lead over Kobi Oren, and appears to be on cruise control. Both men later passed the halfway point, and even 2500 km, to...
Day 22: Moving Day- Up or Down
Six runners made it past 60 miles today as moderate temperatures and a high sun in the sky kept everyone moving well. There were a few exceptions, as the weight of the task and the fatigue acquired held back a few struggling athletes, whilst some...
Day 21: Three Weeks In
Five people made it past 60 miles, but several of the runners have various problems, mostly due to the long gone heat wave from a few days ago. The cooler temperatures , clear air and pleasant breezes made it easy to keep going, if it was possible to...
Day 20: Cool as Cucumbers
Six of ten runners made it to sixty miles before the day ended, with Vasu Duzhiy leading all with 67.5 miles. He is over 22 miles clear of Kobi Oren. Sopan Tsekov climbed to within two laps of fourth placer Surasa Mairer with a solid 63.11-mile day....
Day 19:: The Sun Will Not Quit
The sun was quite hot when cloud covers disappeared, a time to go to the beach or into an air-conditioned suite. Not so for runners of the 3100 Miler. Vasu Duzhiy widened his lead over Kobi Oren to almost 20 miles, yet only four runners went past 60...
Day 18: Live Another Day
On a muggy, warm, sometimes overcast Independence Day, the thrill-seeking ten runners of the 3100 Mile Race continued their journey. Vasu Duzhiy continued to build the distance between he and Kobi Oren with a fine 68.05-mile jaunt. Both men passed the...
Day 17: Hanging On
After five days of high temps and climbing humidity, the group of ten runners experienced the blahs and difficulty of the really long races. Your body is screaming for rest, your mind is almost full of doubt, and even your loyal helper has a quizzical...