The third day of the heat wave was tough to get through, both for runners and helpers, as the temps pushed towards 100ºF (38.5ºC). Coupled with the handball tournament , soccer games and baseball games, the nearby playgrounds were a hub of activity. The field of eight runners pushed on, armed with the experience of heat-induced maladies from previous contests, and smart enough to back off as the wave played out. Ashprihanal  Aalto was cautious the day before with his efforts, and today his diligence paid-off with a fine 68 miles, including running to the midnight hour amidst raindrops as the temps dropped 10 degrees, punctuated with faint thunder and a spectacular lightening show that surrounded the northern and eastern skies. Only Ananda-Lahari Zuscin and Smarana Puntigam tried to match the leader’s effort of finding ways to get laps without risking one’s health. Ashprihanal stands only 705 miles away from another finish, another chapter in a brilliant career. Kudos and hero of the day go to Nirbhasa Magee who had to pull back a bit to rest and recharge his body in an AC van for nearly 90 minutes before walking and regaining his step. It was his first down day after 35 straight days of excellence. Later in the evening he continued on his journey

By Tuesday the thermometer will drop nearly 30 degrees F, bringing better air and comfort to a tired but resilient group. Sixteen days remain. Thanks for the great turnout over the weekend. The runners are very grateful for your support and interest in this human progress experiment. Keep those cards and letters coming!! ( I know, what’s a letter?!!!)

Vasu Duzhiy-2200 miles- 35:00:11:11

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin-2200 miles- 35:03:08:33

Smarana Puntigam-2200 miles- 35:12:11:10

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The 27th Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

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