June 15 – August 5, 2003
by Sahishnu Szczesiul

The biggest field of seven runners towed the line on a cool summer morning in June of 2003, filled with encouragement and anticipation from a crowd of 100 people at the 6:00am start. Race founder and inspiration for all things self-transcendence- Sri Chinmoy- concentrated on the four veterans and three rookies of super long distance running. Their inner and outer expectations were to be revealed in the next seven plus weeks of running.

Sri Chinmoy meditates and concentrates on each runner. His massive back shows the amazing weightlifting feats he had performed the previous 18 years had resulted in a titanic strong body capable of even more tremendous lifts. His dedication in weightlifting inspired the ultra runners tremendously.

The 51-day race had cutoffs at midnight for six hours. The direction on the .5488 of a mile course (883.2079 meters) changed every day. Runners had food delivered and snacks and liquids provided all day, as well as daily medical supervision, and massages given to loosen tired legs. The runners have to run a shade over 60 miles per day (96 km) in order to finish the race in 51 days.

It takes about a week or two before the body adapts to the high mileage rigors of the race. If a runner pushes too hard in the early days of this race, injuries will appear, especially shin splints and deep blisters. One’s immune system is also put under stress, with less sleep being the result of the quest for more miles each day.

The most experienced and quickest of the runners was Namitabha Arsic, 38, the Serbian record-holder at very long distances, who listed four finishes of this longest footrace on his resume, with a best of 48 days, four hours from 2000. He had participated in every edition of the 3100 mile race, and his growth as a runner and person was apparent. His talent carved pathways for others to follow.

His rival and friend from several years at shorter competitions, Andreas Puntigam, 34, from Vienna Austria would surely give him inspiration and reasons for running well throughout the event. He reached the finish line in 49 days, four hours the previous year in a remarkable debut. He was in the peak of fitness, having run several good times at 700 miles and 1000 miles- 14+17:58:32 NR (2001) in the previous five years.

Canadian Trishul Cherns, 46, was back for his second attempt at 3100 miles, confident of years of training, racing, and surviving the super long ones. He would have his wife Kaaren to help him throughout most of the event, a definite plus for any competitor. He finished the 1999 3100 Mile Race, the hottest summer in our seven-year history of the event, in a very respectable time of 50 days+03:36:01

Suprabha Beckjord, 47, the highly experienced, tough runner with six straight finishes in the longest race, was still the only woman to attempt this extreme event, with glowing results.

Her best performance at 3100 miles was in 1998, where she set the women’s fastest time in 49 days+14:30:54, (a time not bested until 2015).

The three new runners were:

Abichal Sherrington, 43, from Pontypool, Wales UK, who had run 700 miles three times and 827 miles in the 2002 1000 mile race

Matt Boulton, 31, from Adelaide, Australia, a multi-day rookie with limited training who had run several marathons and shorter ultras

Stefan Warum, 28, from Germany, another super long novice with little experience and no expectations other than to discover the journey ahead. Sri Chinmoy chose these three men himself.

Andreas Puntigam moved along quickly the first day, reaching 81.2 miles (130.7km) before stopping. Namitabha Arsic reached 71.8 miles (115.7km) with an hour to spare, pulling along Stefan Warum- 72. 4 miles (116.5km), and Suprabha Beckjord- 68.2 miles (109.5km). Abichal and Matt made it past 62 miles and 61 miles respectively.

At the end of seven days, Andreas and Namitabha were separated by only two laps, and they were running together quite often throughout the day. By Day 14, Namitabha had assumed the lead by 23 miles, as Andreas was dealing with a few leg issues that fortunately did not last too long. Everyone had to deal with the New York heat and humidity. Hi 90’s temperatures and over 70% humidity lasted almost three days and affected everyone.

Suprabha Beckjord was firmly ahead of Trishul Cherns by 30 miles, and seemed in good physical condition after two weeks on the sidewalk course. Trishul was dealing with shin splints and some GI tract issues since Day 11, when he was forced to walk more to cover the distance. It would take him two weeks before he could add more running in his race.

On Day 16 Namitabha Arsic reached 1000 miles in 15 days+09:09:28, his second best ever time. The next day Andreas Puntigam reached the 1000-mile mark in 16:00:27:38. Suprabha followed a few hours later in 16:04:58:40, her 14th time through this split in her stellar career. Trishul Cherns reached the milestone the following day in 17:06:23:13. It was on this day that Stefan Warum did not start due to an infection in his foot and a fever. He would not return to the race. He made it past 1000km but did not have the strength and health to continue.

On Day 20, Abichal Watkins reached 1000 miles for the first time in 19:03:55:07. Abichal said when he was home trying to sleep after each day, he was dreaming that he was still on the course, sweating and moving forward.

Reaching Day 22, with several more days of very hot weather having passed, Matt Boulton crested 1000 miles in 21:04:44:44, thrilled as ever, and happy to be still moving.

By Day 30, if one were to take a snapshot of the race, Namitabha Arsic was at 1916.9 miles/3082.04km, and was one full day ahead of Andreas. The Austrian had netted 1845.6 miles/ 2970.2km.

Suprabha Beckjord was at 1774.2 miles/ 2855.4km, and still moving. Trishul Cherns topped 1700.7 miles/2737.1 km, and was starting to make a late night push every day to gain on Suprabha and lessen his mileage deficit. Abichal was aiming for 50 plus miles every day, since the heat was sapping him of energy throughout the day. On Day 33, Matt Boulton threw down the gauntlet, and ran hard all day to reach

70.24 miles, the best distance he would have for any day throughout the journey. He said, “I wanted to see what all this running was doing for me. When I reached 70 miles, it was like I was given a special prize. I didn’t know I could do this.”

On Day 50, Namitabha Arsic reached his dream of finishing first in the longest race, winning the 2003 Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Race in 49 days+02:24:45. He had started every race in this series, and had finished the last five events. He had done his best two races in some of the hottest summer weather in New York in over 100 years. In this race, 43 of his 50 days on the course resulted in totals above 60+ miles; 30 days were above 100 km. As fate would have it, he could never return to his favorite race, due to misfortune and political chicanery by immigration officers. He was one of the pillars of this race, and still follows the fortunes of the runners strong and lucky enough to toe the line.

A little over 24 hours later the second placer arrived. Andrea Puntigam finished the 3100 Mile Race for the second consecutive time in 50 days+08:20:35. The Austrian record holder showed grit in being able to finish on the podium for two years. His future looked bright, and his cheerfulness helped everyone in the race. He was also given the spiritual name Smarana from Sri Chinmoy after another good finish. His dedication to the longest race would extend to over a decade of performances. He had untapped potential and was still learning the secrets of super long races.

It took five or six extra days for Trishul and Suprabha to finish, and Sri Chinmoy wanted them to finish. He also awarded Matt Boulton to stay for 60 days and see how far he could go. Abichal Sherrington reached 2747.3 miles/ 4421.338km before having to return to the UK, as his visa and passport were expiring within a day or two. Matt Boulton reached personal milestones that set his life in a direction of reaching his 3100-mile goal in the next few years.

Late evening on Day 45, Trishul Cherns and his effort to gain mileage bore fruit. He passed Suprabha Beckjord by five miles at days end, and kept his eyes on finishing in third place. Finally, on Day 56, Trishul Cherns finished the 3100 Mile Race in 55 days+02:12:12. It was nearly five days slower than his 1999 finish, but he said it was his happiest memory, in finishing this difficult year. The weather, and frequent showers kept slowing all the runners down. He also credited his wife Kaaren for her selfless help with him on a daily basis, plus covering for his physical therapy customers while he was away from his job. He was and still is one of Canada’s greatest ultra runners, and a world-class competitor for decades.

Suprabha’s amazing run of seven straight finishes continued, as she reached 3100 miles in 56 days+03:00:22. She was extremely grateful to Sri Chinmoy and her team of helpers for getting her to the finish line. She may have lost her speed at these events, and she never seems to fully recover, but her willingness and eagerness to partake of the event, and to try her hardest, regardless of the outcome, is really the highest form of effort and detachment that a truth- seeker can ever offer to her master and the world at large. She was a legend then, and the tale was getting larger.

Early in the race, Sri Chinmoy stopped by and asked how the race and the runners were doing. He then asked how the people living close to the racecourse or visitors and even the school officials thought about the race. It was true, more neighbors liked the presence of the event, which made it safer to walk nearby or utilize the playground with their families and friends. The principal and vice principle were very positive about the event. Sri Chinmoy then requested us to try to get at least 10 runners, then upped it to 13 runners every year. He felt it was time to get the running world, and even his disciples who were qualified, to attempt the race, or to be inspired by the athletes who were trying to raise the standard of themselves as well. The four of us race directors pondered our future and hoped we could fulfill this vision. Hindsight shows, it was the moment the race became bigger in the outer world. Sri Chinmoy would get us to the destination- a larger, higher profile event. It would just take a little time. We just had to patiently wait, and see.

Seventh Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race Results June 15- August 5, 2003

Jamaica, New York, NY Lap = .5488 mile (883.2079 meters) certified

Namitabha Arsic, 38, Nis Serbia
3100 miles = 49 days+02:24:45

1000km = 9+11:11:04
1000 miles = 15+09:09:28
2000km = 19+04:36:26
1300 miles = 20+01:21:03
1550 miles = 24+02:32:13 halfway
3000km = 29+01:56:12
2000 miles = 31+05:01:14
4000km = 39+03:07:27
2700 miles = 42+10:46:00
3000 miles = 47+10:41:04
5000km = 49+04:15:13

Smarana Andreas Puntigam, 34, Vienna Austria
3100 miles = 50 days+08:20:35

1000km = 9+12:47:20
1000 miles = 16+00:27:38
2000km = 19+17:07:48
1300 miles = 20+15:30:01
1550 miles = 24+14:53:46 halfway
3000km = 30+04:30:42
2000 miles = 32+05:07:35
4000km = 40+03:51:47
2700 miles = 43+12:38:46
3000 miles = 48+12:08:50
5000km = 50+11:14:35

Trishul Cherns, 46, S. Ozone Park, NY (CAN)
3100 miles = 55 days+02:12:16

1000km = 9+23:56:57
1000 miles = 17+06:23:13
2000km = 21+16:29:13
1300 miles = 22+16:31:47
3000km = 32+15:42:12
2000 miles = 35+03:36:30
4000km = 43+14:21:30
2700 miles = 47+10:11:51
3000 miles = 54+00:42:43
5000km = 55+04:34:03

Suprabha Beckjord, 47, Washington,DC USA
3100 miles =56 days+03:00:22

1000km = 10+01:35:47
1000 miles = 16+04:58:40
2000km = 20+05:37:04
1300 miles = 21+04:44:44
1550 miles = 25+15:41:52
3000km = 31+11:17:17
2000 miles = 34+02:07:16
4000km = 43+11:50:21
2700 miles = 48+01:49:46
3000 miles = 54+02:34:00

Abichal Watkins, 43, Pontypool, Wales UK
2747.293 miles / 4421.339km (in 53 days)

1000km = 11+10:43:00
1000 miles = 19+03:55:07
2000km = 23=17:05:47
1300 miles = 25+01:22:17
3000km = 36+00:50:50
2000 miles = 38+12:11:10
4000km = 47+15:17:56
2700 miles = 51+17:13:28

Matt Boulton, 31, Adelaide, Australia
2818.088 miles / 4535.273km (in 60 days)

1000km = 13+01:26:32
1000 miles = 21+11:20:53
2000km = 26+15:27:20
1300 miles = 28+02:28:33
3000km = 39+05:11:31
2000 miles = 42+08:48:20
4000km = 53+03:22:12
2700 miles = 57+08:49:10

Stefan Warum, 28, Munich Germany
635.51 miles / 1022.755km (dnf-injury)

1000km = 14+02:27:27

About the author:

Nirbhasa is from Ireland. He is an enthusiastic multi-day runner, having completed four times the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race - the longest race in the world.

June 15- August 5, 2003

1.
1.	Namitabha A. Arsic,38, Nis Serbia	49 days +02:24:45
2.	Smarana Andreas Puntigam,34,Vienna Austria	50 days +08:20:35
3.	Trishul Cherns,45,S.OzonePk,NY (Canada)	55 days +02:12:16
4.	Suprabha Beckjord,47,Washington,DC, USA	56 days +03:00:22
	Abhichal Sherrington,43,Pontypool Wales UK	2747.2928 miles(in 56 days)
	Matt Boulton, 31,Adelaide Australia	2818.0880 miles(was given 60 days)
	Stefan Warum,28, Germany	635.5104 miles (dnf-injury)

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Wednesday 13 August 2003

On the final day of his incredible journey, Matt Boulton reached 2818.0880 miles total, in his first attempt at 3100 miles. Greeted by a throng of 50 well-wishers and friends just before the stroke of midnight, Matt thanked everyone for an amazing, unforgettable experience. He completed 48.2944 miles on the last day. Until next year, a hearty thanks to all those who helped, supported or were enthused by this unique event. Cheers!

Photo: Matt crossing the finish line.

Weather:
Max Temperature 84.0 °F / 28.9 °C
Min Temperature 74.0 °F / 23.3 °C

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Name	Laps Day 60	Total Laps	Miles Day 60	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below			3100
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below			3100
Trishul Cherns	Finished see below			3100
Suprabha Beckjord	Finished see below			3100
Abichal Sherrington	Finished see below			2747
Matt Boulton	88	5135	48.2944	2818.0880

Namitabha's finishing times:
3100 miles - 49 days, 2 hours 24 minutes and 45 seconds.
5000 km - 49 days, 4 hours, 15 minutes and 13 seconds.
Photos

Andreas' finishing times:
3100 miles - 50 days, 8 hours 20 minutes and 35 seconds.
5000 km - 50 days, 11 hours, 14 minutes and 35 seconds.
Photos

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51 days, 17hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

Trishul's finishing times:
3100 miles - 55 days , 2 hours, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
5000 km - 55 days 4 hours, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
Photos

Suprabha's finishing times:
3100 miles - 56 days, 3 hours, 00 minutes, 22 seconds
Photos

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Matt's Hat

Your hat covers your head,
Your head houses your face,
Your face tells the story of incredible Grace
In this historic race.
Your face of humility,
Gratitude and Joy,
Showed us last night
The story of a boy
Who took on a heroic man's task
With a cheerful demeanor
And accomplished a feat
Most others would not dare even ask.
After 60 days
And a few pounds leaner,
You became our hero, a God-send,
Joining the handful of other heroes
Who finished before you,
And inspired you to the very end.

So you have all paved the way
For those who will dare
To follow you there
To the Goal which is at
The end of the road,
And now under your hat.

Thank you dear Matt,

SincerelyYour Bro',
Arpan DeAngelo

Hey Matt!

What can I say, congratulations!
We're all incredibly in awe and inspired by your heroic efforts.

Mighty!!!

Have a fantastic recovery,
Warren & Lianne

Australian Matt Boulton ran 48.2944 miles to reach 2769.7936, as the day heated up and the humidity stayed high. With only a day to go, his journey ending, Matt remains cheerful and relaxed.

Photo: Matt with one of his greatest fans, Prachar, who is in town for Matt's finish.

Weather:
Max Temperature 84.0 °F / 28.9 °C
Min Temperature 74.0 °F / 23.3 °C

Please note the 3100 Mile has been extended to August 13 to allow Matt to do as many miles as he can.

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Name	Laps Day 59	Total Laps	Miles Day 59	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below			3100
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below			3100
Trishul Cherns	Finished see below			3100
Suprabha Beckjord	Finished see below			3100
Abichal Sherrington	Finished see below			2747
Matt Boulton	88	5047	48.2944	2769.7936

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51 days, 17hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

Trishul's finishing times:
3100 miles - 55 days , 2 hours, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
5000 km - 55 days 4 hours, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
Photos

Suprabha's finishing times:
3100 miles - 56 days, 3 hours, 00 minutes, 22 seconds
Photos

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**Newsflash - Matt Finishes**

Matt, ever the warrior, continued on, running 46.6480 miles on a pleasant if not too hot day. He passed the 2700 mile barrier today; 2700 miles = 57 days +08:49:10. With two days remaining, he can almost taste the ending.

Photo: Sri Chinmoy encouraging Matt to keep going.

Weather:
Max Temperature 81.0 °F / 27.2 °C
Min Temperature 73.0 °F / 22.8 °C

Please note the 3100 Mile has been extended to August 13 to allow Matt to do as many miles as he can.

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Name	Laps Day 58	Total Laps	Miles Day 58	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below			3100
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below			3100
Trishul Cherns	Finished see below			3100
Suprabha Beckjord	Finished see below			3100
Abichal Sherrington	Finished see below			2747
Matt Boulton	85	4959	46.6480	2721.4992

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51 days, 17hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

Trishul's finishing times:
3100 miles - 55 days , 2 hours, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
5000 km - 55 days 4 hours, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
Photos

Suprabha's finishing times:
3100 miles - 56 days, 3 hours, 00 minutes, 22 seconds
Photos

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Before a throng of 150 friends and admirers, Suprabha Beckjord, the petite athlete from Washington,DC crossed the finish line of the Seventh Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race for the seventh time in her running life, in 56 days+03:00:22. She is the only finisher of all eight superlong multiday events along this storied block in Jamiaca, Queens. She has amassed 24,407 miles on this concrete course in those years, enough to encircle the globe. Matt continued on, alone, after a brief celebration for Suprabha. He garnered 52.1360 miles, with three days remaining.

Photo: Suprabha being applauded by race founder, Sri Chinmoy

Weather:
Max Temperature 81.0 °F / 27.2 °C
Min Temperature 72.0 °F / 22.2 °C

Please note the 3100 Mile has been extended to August 13 to allow Matt to do as many miles as he can.

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Name	Laps Day 57	Total Laps	Miles Day 57	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below			3100
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below			3100
Trishul Cherns	Finished see below			3100
Suprabha Beckjord	Finished see below			3100
Abichal Sherrington	Finished see below			2747
Matt Boulton	95	4874	52.1360	2674.8512

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51 days, 17hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

Trishul's finishing times:
3100 miles - 55 days , 2 hours, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
5000 km - 55 days 4 hours, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
Photos

Suprabha's finishing times:
3100 miles - 56 days, 3 hours, 00 minutes, 22 seconds
Photos

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***News Flash Suprabha Finishes***

Trishul Cherns finished the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race for the second time in his running career, crossing the line with his dog, Dharma, and his wife Kaaren in tow as he claimed third place (55 days+02:12:16). Trishul continued on to record 5000 km (55+04:34:03) with an entourage of friends and family. Suprabha Beckjord needs only 21 laps on Sunday morning to finish the 3100 again.

Photo: Trishul and Kaaren exultant at a wonderful team effort.

Weather:
Max Temperature 80.0 °F / 26.7 °C
Min Temperature 72.0 °F / 22.2 °C

Please note the 3100 Mile has been extended to August 13 to allow Matt to do as many miles as he can.

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Name	Laps Day 56	Total Laps	Miles Day 56	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below			3100
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below			3100
Trishul Cherns	Finished see below			3100
Suprabha Beckjord	90	5628	49.3920	3088.6464
Abichal Sherrington	Finished see below			2747
Matt Boulton	93	4779	51.0384	2622.7152

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51 days, 17hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

Trishul's finishing times:
3100 miles - 55 days , 2 hours, 12 minutes, 16 seconds
5000 km - 55 days 4 hours, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
Photos

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Yo Matt!

Keep smiling while you circle that great old course,
And with each step you take you get closer to the sauce! (oops??source!!)

Lap after lap you keep churnin? out the miles,
?n? that?s nothing compared to the inward-smilin? smiles! (I don?t know what this means!)

Blisters grow and then they go POP!
Cause you won?t quit, yeah no you won?t stop!

The goal is fixed entirely in your mind,
Concentration and focus make sure you are blind
To the outer afflictions, worries and needs,
That you surely are feeling but your soul it just feeds
On the challenges, accomplishments while you?re here on earth,
And it has done since, the day of your birth.

So each step you take brings the goal so much closer,
In these last few days keep ordering them samosas!!! (again, not sure what this means, but it?s kinda like the black beanie rhyme!!!)

Go Matty!!!!!!
Maleenendra, Perth Australia

***News Flash Trishul Finishes***

Trishul Cherns remains fixed on the goal- only 17 more laps for Saturday morning. He ran 49.9408 miles to get into position to finish. Suprabha is just over 60 miles away, but will need until Sunday for her seventh finish. Matt has gotton stronger each of the last five days, all the while still battling blisters.

Photo: Savita and Suprabha, the dynamic duo.

Weather:
Max Temperature 80.0 °F / 26.7 °C
Min Temperature 71.0 °F / 21.7 °C

Please note the 3100 Mile has been extended to August 13 to allow Trishul and Suprabha to finish and Matt to do as many miles as he can.

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Name	Laps Day 55	Total Laps	Miles Day 55	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below			3100
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below			3100
Trishul Cherns	91	5632	49.9408	3090.8416
Suprabha Beckjord	86	5538	47.1968	3039.2544
Abichal Sherrington	Finished see below			2747
Matt Boulton	90	4686	49.3920	2571.6768

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51days, 17hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

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Suprabha, I will be celebrating your victory from afar this weekend but with no less pride and enthusiasm than if I were there in New York! I remember when I WAS there a couple of years ago to see you finish. You just glowed and glowed with light and purity. It was absolutely tangible. I hope you know how much your self-giving helps all the rest of us to aspire and transcend in our own lives. I humbly salute you with pride, awe, and oneness. Your friend, Vasudha Hi Matt, sure am looking forward to shaking a great heroes hand. Fantastic, we're all so proud of you, our Australasian brother. Nick and the New Zealand centres. Hi! This mail is for Namitabha. Dragi Namitabha, primi puno, puno, puno, puno toplih cestitiki od brace i sestara iz tvog Nisa. Ponosni smo i zahvalni sto je jedna tako velika dusa "nase gore list". Iskreno zelimo i verujemo da ces naredne godine iznova da nadmasis sebe i ponovo da usrecis... Cekamo te da nam dodjes kuci i zasvetlis.Vole te tvoje Nislije. Puno pozrava!Pozdrav, Dalibor Matt, You're amazing! My thoughts and prayers will be with you during the last few days of your most amazing efforts. I think of you every time I am on my bike when the going appears to get too tough for me. I think of you and my difficulties pale into insignificance and I become inspired to push harder. Well done Matt. Stewart, Ann and Ollie. PS to clear up any misunderstandings, Ollie did write the previous message himself. Unfortunately he is still in bed right now and this message must unfortunately remain devoid of his lofty utterances.

***News Flash Trishul Finishes***

Trishul Cherns moved to within 59 miles of finishing with a 49.3920 mile day. Suprabha will finish Sunday morning. Matt will continue for a few more days. Showers pummeled the area in the evening as the high humidity continues.

Photo: Nilima keeping pace (just) with Suprabha.

Weather:

Max Temperature 79.0 °F / 26.1 °C
Min Temperature 71.0 °F / 21.7 °C

Please note the 3100 Mile has been extended to August 13 to allow Trishul and Suprabha to finish and Matt to do as many miles as he can.

View video of the runners

Name	Laps Day 54	Total Laps	Miles Day 54	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below			3100
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below			3100
Trishul Cherns	90	5541	49.3920	3040.9008
Suprabha Beckjord	87	5452	47.7456	2992.0576
Abichal Sherrington	Finished see below			2747
Matt Boulton	88	4596	48.2944	2522.2848

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51days, 17hours, 13 minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

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I am so inspired by the awesome success stories of this year's race. To finish 3100 miles and then decide to keep going to the 5000 km mark? Namitabha and Andreas, that is TRUE self-transcendence! Great job also to Abichal--what a race! And this weekend promises to be a cosmic heart-victory for all of us, thanks to Trishul and Suprabha! Suprabha, you are the ULTIMATE girl-power hero! And Matt, wow, what can we say? Only that your cheerful willingness and incredible capacity have inspired people all over the world. Great job EVERYONE!!! We're having a victory parade for you here in San Diego--well, OK, an inner victory parade :) . Vasudha, San DiegoMatty, Doing the right thing,in the right place,at the right time. Thats it. Self-Transcendence Joy. Abichal, NYC

What a terrific ultra-running effort Abichal! Congratulations on the amazing miles for you this year - 2747!! Outstanding! It gave us so much joy to see you running the 3100 Mile Race this year!

With gratitude and proud smiles,
Ahelee San Francisco

Dear, deer Trishul,

Wow – you have done it again – huge hugs and congratulations on your very special effort
Has it really been 16 years since we ran together from Vail to Gypsum? I think often of that race (my first ultra) – as the place I got to know you & Kaaren and a few others from the world of ultrarunning. It was a great intro! Your 3100 is very inspiring. I’m sure that many others feel that too. Now (after the event) enjoy yourself a good long sleep……
Love to you and Kaaren,
Randi, Aspen
(PS – I’m pacing for my friend (Javier Cendejas) from Winfield to Leadville on the 16^th/17^th - can’t wait!)

Dragi nas Namitabha,
mnogo smo srecni zbog tvog izuzetnog uspeha, zbog samog tvog ucesca na trci i naravno zato sto si pobedio. Osecamo kao da je deo svakog od nas Nislija, trcao sa tobom svaku milju koju si presao. Mislili smo na tebe i molili se da dobro prodjes na trci ( jer si bio usinut pre ), kad ono ti - prvi!
Bravo!!!!! Svi smo mnogo srecni i ponosni sto si iz nasih niskih redova. I mnogo se pravimo vazni zbog toga. Jedva cekamo da te opet vidimo. Puno te pozdravljaju i vole tvoje Nislije.
Dejan Maksimovic

Awesome Abichal.
No excuses for any of us anymore.
Thank you for the time together and llet’s keep in touch. I’d love to help in anyway with your book when you write it.
Regards
Laurie

SUPRBHA, TRISHUL, MATT NAMITABHA, ANDREAS AND ABICHAL You are all the Divine Heroes in its real meaning. You so vividly show us what surrender and self-transcendence can do for inner and outer achievements. Your smiles and cheerfulness made me see God's presence all the time at your beautiful faces. "O voyager of time, Onward you proceed And offer to the world Your achievement-light. Much have you to discover, Much have you to offer, O voyager of time." My deep gratitude to all of you, our Divine Heroes. Keep going Suprabha and Trishul, it is not much to do any more. Go forward Matt, you have already done a grate job. Great success Abichal, you choose especialy nice numbers to finish the race. Thank you Namitabha and Andreas for leading and winning this race from the very beginning and running it lovengly and cheerfully. Jadranka

Abichal Sherrington finished his journey by stopping at lap 5006, worth a total distance of 2747.2928 miles. It was his first attempt, with little prior notice, so his results were remarkable, to say the least. He ran for 52 days+14:59:37. Trishul ran 52.6848 miles, placing himself on track to finish Saturday morning. Suprabha will be a day later.

Photo: Matt looking at Abichal on his way to finishing yesterday. Congratulations Abichal

Weather:

Max Temperature 78.8 °F / 26.0 °C
Min Temperature 69.8 °F / 21.0 °C

Please note the 3100 Mile has been extended to August 13 to allow Trishul and Suprabha to finish and Matt to do as many miles as he can.

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Name	Laps Day 53	Total Laps	Miles Day 53	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below
Trishul Cherns	96	5451	52.6848	2991.5088
Suprabha Beckjord	92	5365	50.4896	2944.3120
Abichal Sherrington	85	5006	46.6480	2747.2928
Matt Boulton	87	4508	47.7456	2473.9904

Abichal's finishing times:
2700 miles - 51days, 17hours, 13minutes, 28 seconds
2747 miles - 52 days, 14hours, 59 minutes, 37 seconds

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Abichal Sherrington led the way today with 54.88 miles, cresting 2700 miles for a new pb along the way (2700 = 51+17:13:28). Trishul is getting into position to finish 3100 on Friday night or early Saturday morning. Suprabha will probably finish Sunday morning early.

Photo: Matt enjoys the company of Antony a fellow Australian.

Weather:

Max Temperature 80.0 °F / 26.7 °C
Min Temperature 72.0 °F / 22.2 °C

Name	Laps Day 52	Total Laps	Miles Day 52	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	Finished see below
Andreas Puntigam	Finished see below
Trishul Cherns	93	5355	51.0384	2938.8240
Suprabha Beckjord	90	5273	49.3920	2893.8224
Abichal Sherrington	100	4921	54.8800	2700.6448
Matt Boulton	85	4421	46.6480	2426.2448

Namitabha's finishing times:
3100 miles - 49 days, 2 hours 24 minutes and 45 seconds.
5000 km - 49 days, 4 hours, 15 minutes and 13 seconds.

Andreas' finishing times:
3100 miles - 50 days, 8 hours 20 minutes and 35 seconds.
5000 km - 50 days, 11 hours, 14 minutes and 35 seconds.

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You're amazing. Your perseverance and determination have enabled you to achieve success in this great endeavor. Just a bit more to go and you've completed this unbelievable mishugas. Think about it...3100 miles around a block. Only in America! Best of luck, old buddy to you and your colleagues. SandyHi everyone! We're continually cheering your incredible ongoing achievement and sending you all good vibes from California. Congratulations to Namitabha and Andreas on your astounding achievement. Special hello to Suprabha from Vasudha and all the girls--we are so proud of you. And great going to Trishul, Abichal, and Matt. We are receiving inspiration and encouragement from every step you take! San Diego Centre

CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO NAMITHABA & ANDREAS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my heart and soul is dancing with joy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST ULTRA WISHES TO ABICHAL AND THE REST OF THE CREW - (i just got from Klaus/Berlin the finally typed version of our \"ultra running companion\") from hubert, harald and all the salzburgers

To The Supreme Hero - Runners and The World's Unparalleled Crew:
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !
Special Congratulations to our greates pride - N A M I T H A B A !
Tears of joy capture our gratitude-hearts while we watch your sublime
achievements. Yours is The Victory Supreme! We cry to follow the
example that you set upon all of us.
Your Sisters and Brothers from Belgrade

Andreas Puntigam from Vienna, Austria finished the 3100 Mile Race in second place in 50 days +08:20:35 Monday afternoon. He continued on to the mythical 5000 km split(50+11:14:35), whereby he rested his tired legs. The gang of four moved on, hopeful of their eventual finishes. Abichal was confident in reaching 2700 miles by Wednesday.

Photo: Andreas offering gratitude for his supreme achievement.

Weather
Max Temperature 82.4 °F / 28.0 °C
Min Temperature 73.4 °F / 23.0 °C

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Name	Laps Day 51	Total Laps	Miles Day 51	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	24	5649	13.1712	3100.1712
Andreas Puntigam	52	5649	28.5376	3100.1712
Trishul Cherns	97	5262	53.2336	2887.7856
Suprabha Beckjord	91	5183	49.9408	2844.4304
Abichal Sherrington	93	4821	51.0384	2645.7648
Matt Boulton	81	4336	44.4528	2379.597

Namitabha's finishing times:
3100 miles - 49 days, 2 hours 24 minutes and 45 seconds.
5000 km - 49 days, 4 hours, 15 minutes and 13 seconds.

Andreas' finishing times:
3100 miles - 50 days, 8 hours 20 minutes and 35 seconds.
5000 km - 50 days, 11 hours, 14 minutes and 35 seconds.

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Congratulations to everyone on the crew - and to Namitabha for the first finish of the 3100 Race this morning! We so appreciate all the amazing photos, quick announcement and updated site this morning!! Thank you, thank you, thank you website crew!!! The best wishes for cool days and flowing miles this next week! Great big gigantic and huge PROUD SMILES for all the 3100 Mile Runners from your San Francisco brothers and sisters!!
Ahelee, San Francisco

Dear Namitabha,
We send to you our most sincere congratulations for your great achievement in the race. A tremendous victory has for sure been proclaimed in and through you in this event! With gratitude in our oneness- hearts,
Your brothers and sisters from Zrenjanin and Kikinda

Go Matty Go!!! Stride into the flow!!
Your legs are not slow, so keep goin' Bro!!

2700 is loomin' up fast
And when you get there it'll be a real blast!!

So all of us from Perth are wish you all well,
And in a day or two well give you a bell!!

Maleenendra, Australia

Lieber Andreas!
Im Läuferhimmel wartet schon dein Podestl, Du bist wirklich ein Wunder, Andreas! Gratulation dein Arthada

Andreas, you are the Supreme-Hero! Gratuliere ...Nidhruvi

The God Supreme Runner - Andreas ...T.

Du hast es geschafft! Gratulation im Namen aller. Wir freuen uns mit dir! ...Seila

Herzliche Gratulation (Smiling Sun) ....Margit

Herzliche Gratulation und gute Erholung und noch viel Licht ...Indivar

Du weißt eh - man kann viel sagen, aber das was man innen wirklich empfindet, lässt sich meist nicht ausdrücken ----WOW!!! You crush my mind into pieces!

Congratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations, Champion Runner Supreme! ...Gerda

Super! Herzliche Glückwünsche ...Ingrid

Wir denken und reden oft über dich! Liebe Grüsse und Gratulation ...Katharina

Great, great, great! Gratulation from our heart to you!

Also Andreas was soll ich da noch viel dazu sagen? Du hast das Unmögliche wieder geschafft, die Philosophie in die Tat umgesetzt - was kann es schöneres und erfüllenderes geben? Ich freue mich schon auf ein Wiedersehen!!! Enjoy these days...Live in the moment! Herzliche Grüsse ...Arnold

Dear Suprabha and ultradistances brothers, Your inspiration, determination and victory is a most beautiful soul-bird gift for humanity´s progress and happiness.We admire you, we are proud and grateful for such a heroic Supreme achievement of yours!See you soon, in oneness-joy, Suchana, Argentina

Hi Suprabha, I just wanted you to know that you are a great inspiration to all the girls and myself in San Francisco. You are doing great.
Suchatala, San Francisco

Keep up the good work Trishul, you are in the home stretch and going great!
Tom Andrews, Minneapolis

Namitabha the Great! CONGRATULATIONS!......CONGRATULATIONS! ............CONGRATU-U-U-LATIONS!
Congratulations on the conclusion of your epic journey. Meaningful words fail me. The mind struggles to come to terms with the enormity of all your achievements. Numbers and distances almost seem superficial. Beyond the outer achievements the whole experience touches a deeper part of your being. As Andreas, Trishul, Suprabha, Abichal and Matt draw closer to the outer goal we will all be left with a myriad of thoughts, ideas, emotions and experiences of these last seven weeks.
CONGRATULATIONS!......CONGRATULATIONS! ............CONGRATU-U-U-LATIONS!
TARIT, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Hi Suprabha!!Less than 400 miles to go!! I hope you're having a great race -I've thought of you often this summer running all those laps day after day, it's very useful inspiration if I'm feeling tired at the end of a "long" run!! We've just seen a great photo of you and Savita on the web site , you both looked very cheerful! Good luck for the last "few" miles, I'm sure you are still smiling and making running 3100 miles look far easier than I'm sure it is.
In total awe of your tremendous capacity!
Shyamala (and Dhavala too!)

Congratulations Namitabha and Andreas! A mighty achievement to encourage and inspire all the world! What you
have done is tremendous.
Asthaloy, Seattle

For Namitabha, Congratulations, You are the inspiration of all Macedonians.
Thank you. Aleksandar, Macedonia

Photo: Namitabha reflecting on his supreme achievement

Namitabha Arsic won the Seventh Annual Self-Transcendence 3100 MIle Race Sunday morning,in a time of 49 days +02:24:45. This was his fifth finish of the race around the block in a Jamaica, Queens, New York neighborhood. Mr. Arsic averaged 63.13 miles per day, his second best of the five completions. He has now run a staggering 21,031 miles around the .5488 of a mile course over the duration of seven summers.He went back on the race course after a brief celebration to record the 5000 km split (49+04:15:13). At the end of the day, Andreas had 52 laps remaining to reach 3100 miles, so his finish is looming Monday afternoon. The rest of the runners are carrying on, stoic, if not focused on their tasks at hand.

Weather
Max Temperature 86.0 °F / 30.0 °C
Min Temperature 75.0 °F / 23.9 °C

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Name	Laps Day 50	Total Laps	Miles Day 50	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	24	5649	13.1712	3100.1712
Andreas Puntigam	102	5597	55.9776	3071.6336
Trishul Cherns	98	5165	53.7824	2834.5520
Suprabha Beckjord	91	5092	49.9408	2794.4896
Abichal Sherrington	98	4728	53.7824	2594.7264
Matt Boulton	85	4255	46.6480	2335.1440

Namitabha also went on to run 5000 km in 49 days, 4hours, 15 minutes and 13 seconds.

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Rains came in the morning to slow the runners down, but failed to do so.Andreas and Trishul pushed themselves to 63.11 miles, the only two people to run well today. Namitabha was on the mend, but still suffering due to lack of being in shape.Trishul is nursing a sore knee but was quite formidable as a walker.

Name	Laps Day 5	Laps Total	Miles Day 5	Miles Total
Andreas Puntigam	115	591	63.112	324.3408
Namitabha Arsic	108	578	59.2704	317.2064
Trishul Cherns	115	577	63.112	316.6576
Suprabha Beckjord	107	563	58.7216	308.9744
Stefan Warum	87	513	47.7456	281.5344
Abichal Sherrington	92	495	50.4896	271.6560
Matt	92	483	50.4896	265.0704

Namitabha Arsic and Andreas Puntigam tied for the day with 63.1120 miles. Namitabha has only 24 laps to go Sunday morning, and is smiling from ear to ear. Andreas has about 85 miles to go, so he should finish Monday, in the early afternoon. Suprabha Beckjord passed the 2700 mile split for the eighth time in her running life (48+01:49:46).

Photo: A family. Trishul feeding Dharma while Kaaren scratehes her head.

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Max Temperature 80.0 °F / 26.7 °C
Min Temperature 68.0 °F / 20.0 °C

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Name	Laps Day 49	Total Laps	Miles Day 49	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	115	5625	63.1120	3087.0000
Andreas Puntigam	115	5495	63.1120	3015.6560
Trishul Cherns	102	5067	55.9776	2780.7696
Suprabha Beckjord	95	5001	52.1360	2744.5488
Abichal Sherrington	92	4630	50.4896	2540.9440
Matt Boulton	80	4170	43.9040	2288.4960

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Go Trishul, Go! Best wishes from the Prawda Family

Getting everyone here in San Francisco up to the latest on each of your progress and running news!

Namitabha, I've never seen our dishwasher, Petar, smile so much as when I told him all about your champion-like running form and consciousness out there in the race! His English suddenly became quite good as he told us all about running along with you in the first week of the race! We are anxiously anticipating your finish this weekend! Very, very proud and excited for your victory! Suprabha! We are with you every step of the way. Keep up the drinking :) :) and smiling! You are doing so incredibly well and have been braving the miles like a true hero warrior! Wish I could be there to "chat" you through the late laps - definitely I'm there in spirit - straight through till your final lap! Abichal, Matt, Andreas, and Trishul - keep it going! Can you imagine it is already August? The final days are here for each of you and we can't wait to hear you have reached your 3100 Mile Goal!
Ahelee, San Francisco

Dear Friends, Thanks for your welcome on Thursday. You blew my mind as we spoke and ran together around the eternal loop of concrete. Unbelievable even thinking about it days later. It was a thrill to meet so many of you – Matt, Trishul, Abichal and Suprabha. I have taken your offer to step beyond my own ideas and I’ll run a 3 day 100 mile event early September. I am deeply grateful for your time and conversations. That inspired me as much as your heroic feats. Good luck and maybe we can run together in the near future. I wrote a message to my brothers and sisters here in our spiritual group – The Impersonal Enlightenment Fellowship – to tell them about what you are doing. I’ve never received so much response. Everybody is impressed by your spirit and surrender. They send their best wishes and support (about 100 people) for your limitation shattering efforts and results.
Much love, Laurie

Hi Namitabha, Only a few more hours left to the Goal. Victory, Victory, Victory!!!
Gratitude, Jadranka

Hi Matt,
It is Kevin Cassidy here from AURA [Australian Ultra Runners Association]. I have been following your progress with much interest and am very impressed with your achievement in this event. I will be featuring your achievement in our quarterly magazine known as "Ultramag". Once you have recovered from this event, I was wondering if you may possibly put something in writing about your experiences.
Cheers and congratulations, Kevin Cassidy, Australia

Hello, everybody! I'm home, enjoying one of the videos of the race. Thanks to you all for everything you are
doing form the Supreme and His Creation. Abichal, I am still fascinated by your "stream of consciousness" interview in the race video. It has such positive energy! Imagine interviewing someone as they climb Everest!
Kamalakanta

Andreas Puntigam and Trishul Cherns tied for mileage today with 60.9168 miles. Namitabha Arsic was only one lap less at 60.3680 miles. Namitabha now only needs 139 laps to finish, which will probably be Sunday morning around 9:00 am, barring any fit of inspiration. Trishul went through the 2700 mile split for the third time in his long ultra career (2700 = 47+10:11:51). Rain and cooler temps are in the area for a few days

Photo: Suprabha and Savita, sisters? We think so.

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Max Temperature 79.0 °F / 26.1 °C
Min Temperature 65.0 °F / 18.3 °C

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Name	Laps Day 48	Total Laps	Miles Day 48	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	110	5510	60.3680	3023.8880
Andreas Puntigam	111	5380	60.9168	2952.5440
Trishul Cherns	111	4965	60.9168	2724.7920
Suprabha Beckjord	96	4906	52.6848	2692.4128
Abichal Sherrington	95	4538	52.1360	2490.4544
Matt Boulton	92	4090	50.4896	2244.5920

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An overcast day turned into late showers as the group of weary warriors moved along, a bit off-pace from the get-go. Namitabha led again with 58.7216 miles, only 136 miles to go to finish on Sunday morning. Andreas reached 57.6240 miles to maintain second position.

Photo: Abichal coveting one of Tim's magical protein drinks with Sanatan wishing he could have a sip.

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Max Temperature 79.0 °F / 26.1 °C
Min Temperature 65.0 °F / 18.3 °C

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Name	Laps Day 47	Total Laps	Miles Day 47	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	107	5400	58.7216	2963.5200
Andreas Puntigam	105	5269	57.6240	2891.6272
Trishul Cherns	98	4854	53.7824	2663.8752
Suprabha Beckjord	86	4810	47.1968	2639.7280
Abichal Sherrington	83	3998	45.5504	2438.3184
Matt Boulton	83	3998	45.5504	2194.1024

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Andreas Puntigam ran 61.4656 miles today, two laps more than Namitabha Arsic, who covered 60.3680 miles. Namitabha needs only 195.20 miles to finish, either on Saturday evening or early Sunday morning. His smiles seem to be widening, regardless of the knee pain he has experienced lately.

Photo: Andreas stepping out a beautiful New York summer's day.

Weather
Max Temperature 81.0 °F / 27.2 °C
Min Temperature 67.0 °F / 19.4 °C

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Name	Laps Day 46	Total Laps	Miles Day 46	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	110	5293	60.3680	2904.7984
Andreas Puntigam	112	5164	61.4656	2834.0032
Trishul Cherns	103	4756	56.5264	2610.0928
Suprabha Beckjord	85	4724	45.5504	2592.5312
Abichal Sherrington	92	4353	50.4896	2388.9264
Matt Boulton	79	3915	43.3552	2148.5520

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Welshman Abichal Sherrington led the way today with 60.3680 miles, the only runner to reach sixty. It was his best distance since Day 1 of the race.Namitabha followed with 58.7216 miles, but had some knee problems. Trishul Cherns moved into third place with 56.5264 miles, as the diminuative Suprabha stuggled again. The weather was fair and clear with lower humidity much of the day.

Photo: Trishul enjoying Kodanda's performance

Weather
Max Temperature 83.0 °F / 28.3 °C
Min Temperature 71.0 °F / 21.7 °C

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Name	Laps Day 45	Total Laps	Miles Day 45	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	107	5183	58.7216	2844.4304
Andreas Puntigam	105	5052	57.6240	2772.5376
Trishul Cherns	103	4653	56.5264	2553.5664
Suprabha Beckjord	83	4639	45.5504	2545.8832
Abichal Sherrington	110	4261	60.3680	2338.4368
Matt Boulton	78	3836	42.8064	2105.1968

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Hi Namitabha, CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRATULATIONS.... Our gratefull hearts are singing this song with joy. On behalf of all Yugoslavians Jadranka

Magnificent Matt. 2000 achievements!!!!!! Keep on keping on. We hope you can feel our support and all our admiration for this stunning progress on the way to the goal.

2000 best wishes from Nick File and your N.Z. friends.

Hi Abichal, greetings and admiration from the Newzealand centres. We are looking forward to reading the poetry that comes to you on your magnificent journey.

What an inspiration . Keep on, keeping on, our brother, the "Never give up" example to all of us.

Best wishes and support, from Nick File and NZ Friends.

att: Matt Boulton: Hey, Matt! Congratulations! It is incredible to see the amount of inspiration that every step you take seems to generate. In this age of over-analysis, I just want to say: Good going, mate! and let you know that not only you, but all the runners have inspired me to train again and run my first marathon in the last 7 years! So, thank you all, and if anybody needs anything, just call me at the health food store!- Kamalakanta NYCDear Suprabha, Andreas, Abichal, Namitabha, Trishul and Matt,
dear heroes!

I am thinking on you unimaginable effort and admiring you very much!! I hope that it is not toooo hot. On Sunday we had 36 and in one part of the country more than 40 Grad Celsius. This is very unusual for us and therefore we are suffering - but we have not to run!!! I am praying for you, that everything and everybody is fine until the end. Now the end is approaching you very fast. But I know, that it is very easy this to say or to write!

All the best - all love, light, delight, joy, endurance, hope and confidence, ....

Best wishes from Paula and everybody in Salzburg

Matt, Well done mate. Your doing Australia proud. We know its pretty tough out there in the humidity and heat. Hang in there because the end is in sight. Congratulations on passing the 2000 mile mark. Best wishes, Amalendu

To Matt / Abichal / Namitabha and the other selfless-immortal runners. • To say that you inspire is an understatement! • What you are quietly and so powerfully achieving is making it impossible for the rest of us not to re-evaluate our own goals and inner sense of what is possible. • We salute you and pray for your ongoing victory. From Simahin and your many friends, admirers and well-wishers in New Zealand-Australia.

Hey Matt,

Congratulations on completing 2000 miles. Awesome! I'm feeling inspired to come running with you next year. Tee hee! We're all dreaming of your 2700 mile+ destination-victory! Keep up your supremely inspiring efforts!

Warren and all the Melbourne team.

Namitabha Arsic reclaimed day honors with 63.1120 miles. Andreas Putigam passed the 2700 mile mark for the second time(2700 = 43+12:38:46). Trishul Cherns ran his second straight 63.1120 mile day to close to within six laps of Suprabha, whose strength is dwindling.

Photo: Andreas getting some valuable fuel.

Weather
Max Temperature 83.0 °F / 28.3 °C
Min Temperature 71.0 °F / 21.7 °C

Name	Laps Day 44	Total Laps	Miles Day 44	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	115	5076	63.1120	2785.7088
Andreas Puntigam	112	4947	61.4656	2714.9136
Suprabha Beckjord	80	4556	43.9040	2500.3328
Trishul Cherns	108	4550	59.2704	2497.0400
Abichal Sherrington	92	4151	50.4896	2278.0688
Matt Boulton	79	3758	43.3553	2062.3904