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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.
Yesterday the runners had to contend with off-and-on rain showers, but despite the extra challenge of wet gear, the 10 brave travellers continued their inexorable journey towards the ultimate goal. Vasu Duzhiy and Alex Ramsey were the day's top scorers with 64.2 miles. Daniela Bojila reached 1,600 miles in 26 days, 5 hrs. 51 min. 06 secs. And just 49 seconds later Alex Ramsey reached exactly the same mileage - 1,600 miles in 26 days. 5 hrs. 51 min. 49 seconds. An incredibly close affair at 1,600 miles! Though we have never had a sprint finish to decide the 3100-mile race.
As one race director dryly observed there is a 100% chance of weather at the 3100 Mile Race. In the early years the race was run during the summer months of July and August to avoid the school term. This meant runners often having to contend with 100 degrees temperatures and high humidity. As you can imagine, that kind of heat makes it extra difficult when the body naturally feels more tired. In recent years, the race has been moved to starting at the end of August, which generally means cooler temperatures. It also means the pavement (crosswalks) is frequently thronged with students at the end of the school day, which can slow down a runner.
A feature of the weather in New York at this time of the year is its variability. A few years ago, the tail end of a storm hit the race with driving rain and cold for many days. Being prepared for days of constant rain is one of the thing you have to be prepared for. It can mean extra work in drying out clothes, socks and running gear. Rain can also make blisters more likely. So far this year, the weather has been relatively good in this race, and this has helped both the runners and helpers, but you always need to be prepared for whatever the weather gods may send.
Videos
- Stutisheel 3100 Mile Playlist YouTube Channel
- Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team 3100 Mile Race Youtube Channel
- Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team Vimeo Channel
Photos
- Sri Chinmoy Ultra Photos
- US Gallery - Photos for day 27
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