About the author:
Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.
The weather was clear today, with breezes and a few wind gusts. The runners, after a very good first day were under the pressure from their bodies expecting to resume the same spirited effort. It is a test of a long day and less sleep and lesser relaxation. Yes, the experienced will just begin going when the starter says go.
By the end of 2 days, the talented maintained their start. Andrea Marcato, after a blistering first day of 88.29 miles, resumed with 82.809 miles to reach 171.6 total miles for Day 2. Adrian Papuc moved into second with a fine day of 73.4 miles, reaching 149.7 total. The big surprise was the second day for Wen-Ya Tsai who ran 132 laps to strengthen her overall place of third, reaching 148.7 miles. Her strength and steadiness brought her already ahead of the other women. and several of the men. Her inspired friend Wei-Ming Lo finished with 144.230 miles, and looked as young as ever for a 59 year-old.
Of course, there is a hidden dilemma to a second fine day in a row. History often shows observers noting that it takes anywhere from 10 to 15 days to lessen the pain and bring a super-long multiday runner to becoming ready and able to continue. The mind wants to stop, but the heart and soul say - “No way we stop”. This is the truth in a way. If the mind says “Go”, then you are ready. Just check to make sure the body is ready, too.
100 Mile Splits – top seven
- Andrea Marcato 26:20:43
- Adrian Papuc 28:56:19
- Mahasatya Janczak 29:54:26
- Wei-Ming Lo 34:48:42
- Wen-Ya Tsai 35:07:12
- Vasu Duzhiy 35:39:53
- Milan Javornicky 36:58:30
Further reading
- Daily Photos of Race at Sri Chinmoy Ultra Photos
- Start list - 14 Runners
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