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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.Another sunny day helped to raise spirits and also the mileage of the runners. Andrea Marcato again set the pace with a 72.4 mile day. Andrea will likely pass 4,000km today and at the current pace is approximately 10 days from finishing. Asprihanal bounced back from a difficult few days with an excellent 68 miles. Both Stutisheel Lebedev and Huang Lan Yang passed the 2,000 miles with both managing good daily mileage.
Andrea Marcato
Susan Marshal maintains a narrow lead over Huang Lan Yang in the leading female runners.
The top 7 runners are within striking distance of reaching the ultimate goal. (59.6 mile average required)
Ananda-Lahari has started 18 editions of the 3100 Mile Race. His enthusiasm for the race and living in the moment is legendary.
Stephen Redfern had to adjust his goals after blisters forced a temporary rest. But, he is back out on the course enjoying the opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of the race.
Video - Andrea Passes 2400 Miles
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