Galya's Great Finish
Galya finished just before midnight, but still there was a big crowd on hand. He had a stellar performance finishing second overall in 42 days:17 hours:39 min.:59 secs. This ranks him as third best time overall for the 3100 mile race. He was the only...
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Day 42 Consistency We hold the truth that if we are consistent in our efforts in life we may reap benefits through the passing of time. The 3100 Mile Race is a small example of having to be consistent in order to exceed. A magnitude of...
A Finnish Finish
Incredible! Not only is it Ashprihanal's 8th first place finish in this great race, but it is a world-record by almost a full day off of a record time which has held up for 10 years until today. What seems to start out as a normal day on the 'loop' as...
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Ashprihanal Aalto Wins 3100 Mile Race in Record Time ...
Journey To The Unknown
The 3100 mile race is so long that, just as in life, you never know what lies ahead. As this journey to the unknown unfolds we learn from our experiences and the unknown slowly becomes the known. With this new knowledge of life and of ourselves we...
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Day 40 With near perfect running weather this morning and evening, nine of the eleven reached 60 miles or more. Atmavir Spacil had an excellent outing with 75.73 miles. Vasu Duzhiy reached 71.34 miles but trails second place by 99 miles. Galya...
Live Music and Big News
The race goes on for 18 hours a day as it has been for almost 6 weeks so far. Many things happen during those 18 hours every day including ocassional live music for the runners. Here is a short video of some live music to serenade the runners this...
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Day 39 On a beautiful day with lower humidity, clear skies, swirling breezes and moderate temperatures, seven runners made it past sixty miles. Surasa Mairer moved to within fifteen miles of fifth place overall with a solid 63 mile day. Stutisheel...
Celebrations
Galya, the second place runner, quickly celebrates his birthday on the run as Ashprihanal, the first place runner so far, passes the 2900 mile mark. As a world record finish by the Finnish runner is imminent, many celebrations are soon approaching for...
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Day 38 The last of the mini heat wave stayed until dinnertime, as skies swirled, no rain fell, and the humidity level plummeted. The top three poured it on in the evening to get past their friend- 70 miles. This time all three succeeded. Yasu...
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Day 37 The summer weather was a factor today but it could only slow the runners a bit. 90ºF temps and high humidity made any outdoor activity less enjoyable, but the runners of the 3100 Mile Race pick their spots, and move along regardless of a...
Have an Ice Day
Today was a bit hotter than yesterday and the ice and fluids were out in full force. The 3100 mile race is so long (52 days) that the weather varies quite a bit from beginning to end. Also many birthdays are celebrated here, expecially in July. Today...
Beating the Heat
The 'real' summer has now arrived with higher temperatures and humdity. The runners are trying to beat the heat with ice in the hats, lots of cool fruit, water, slower running and other important precautions . The helpers and handlers are doing their...
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Day 36 The mercury went up to 94ºF-(34,35ºC). The humidity went up - 55 to 60 %. The THI was hovering around three digits. The sun was frying eggs on sidewalks,etc. It was hot. Seven of 11 made it past 60 miles. The 'Big Three' at the top made it...
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Day 35 Five weeks in, and the field of eleven runners is still moving well. The Top Nine are probably all going to finish, one way or another. A tremendous thunderstorm with dangerous lightning and thunder hit the area this morning, dumping over...
Follow The Bouncing Ball
On another day of good weather which was interupted by a strong but quickly passing thunderstorm, all the runners made some good progress towards their own goals. After passing the 2500 mile mark in second place Galya talks about trying to stay...
Three Times 2000
Great weather once again on this exciting day which started with a crowd of over 8000 devout Muslim locals celebrating their Eid Mubarak across the street from the race camp. Despite the huge crowds gathered for over two hours it was a very peaceful...