Andreas Puntigam sustained a solid effort throughout a hot and muggy Sunday to reach 64.7584 miles and lead the field. Veteran Namitabha Arsic reached the 2700 mile plateau for the seventh time in his running life(42+10:46:00). Matt Boulton reached 2000 miles for the first time(42+08:48:20), much to the delight and wonder of his many friends.

Photo: Namitabha and Abichal walking in stride.

Weather
Max Temperature 87.8 °F / 31.0 °C
Min Temperature 73.4 °F / 23.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 43	Total Laps	Miles Day 43	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	115	4961	63.1120	2722.5968
Andreas Puntigam	118	4835	64.7584	2653.4480
Suprabha Beckjord	90	4476	49.3920	2456.4288
Trishul Cherns	108	4442	59.2704	2437.7696
Abichal Sherrington	92	4059	50.4896	2227.5792
Matt Boulton	78	3679	42.8064	2019.0352

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Hallo Andreas!
Wir hoffen, dass es dir gut geht und du es bald geschafft hast. Es ist sowieso jenseits unserer Vorstellung was du da machst oder wie du das schaffst, aber wir sind natürlich ganz stolz auf so eine tolle Leistung. Hoffentlich hast du kühleres Wetter - hier in Wien ist es sehr heiss.
Viel Freude noch und noch mehr Durchhaltevermögen in den letzten Tagen wünscht dir das Josef-Team
PS: halten noch ganz fest die Daumen!

Namitabha Arsic ran better today, reaching 63.1120 miles to lead the field for another day. He has only 440.5 miles to go before his reaches the finish line. Abichal Sherrington collected 57.6240 miles to hang on for second best of the day. Temps were in the high 80º’s with high humidity.

Photo: Matt and Trishul enjoying one another's company.

Weather
Max Temperature 85.0 °F / 29.4 °C
Min Temperature 68.0 °F / 20.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 42	Total Laps	Miles Day 42	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	115	4846	63.1120	2659.4848
Andreas Puntigam	100	4717	54.8800	2588.6896
Suprabha Beckjord	87	4386	47.7456	2407.0368
Trishul Cherns	102	4334	55.9776	2378.4992
Abichal Sherrington	105	3967	57.6240	2177.0896
Matt Boulton	78	3601	42.8064	1976.2288

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For Suprabha, and all the other great heroes.
All your dauntless effort are such an inspiration to us all. Through pouring rain or sunny days you continue in the same soulful & surrendered way.
Here is a poem quite fitting for all of you.
"My Lord Supreme
My heart has a special prayer:
I long to be
Consciously and constantly useful
In Your Service-Light
And for Your Eye's
Sole Satisfaction-Delight."
We think of you everyday and hope that all is going well. Keep smiling!
We will see you soon. & SUPRABHA YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!
From your fans at Ananda Fuara in San Francisco

Trishul: A big oskeeweewee from the Burlington Runners and from your Home Town and the rest of Canada, Eh? We're following you every day.
Ed Alexander, Hamilton, Ont. Canada

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Andreas Puntigam again led the way with 63.1120 miles, while Namitabha remained a solid citizen with 61.4656. The rest did what they could before stiffness set in their muscles.

Photo: Andreas feeling boxed in?

Weather
Max Temperature 84.0 °F / 28.9 °C
Min Temperature 67.0 °F / 19.4 °C

Name	Laps Day 41	Total Laps	Miles Day 41	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	112	4731	61.4656	2596.3728
Andreas Puntigam	115	4617	63.1120	2533.8096
Suprabha Beckjord	94	4299	51.5872	2359.2912
Trishul Cherns	104	4232	57.0752	2322.5216
Abichal Sherrington	92	3862	50.4869	2119.4656
Matt Boulton	78	3523	42.8064	1933.4224

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Hallo Andreas!
Ich bin dir von ganzem Herzen dankbar, daß du so ein gutes Instrument bist und der Menschheit mit deinem Self-Offering soviel dienst!
Herzliche Grüße Banu

Hallo Andreas!
Falls dir einmal der Harry Potter aus- oder auf die Nerven gehen sollte, kannst du ja vielleicht mal probieren, poems auswendig zu lernen, falls dich das inspiriert! Ich als Expressionschreiberin kann dir das nur ans Herz legen! Wir hoffen alle, dass es dir gut geht und du zügig und gut vorankommst und dir deine Spezialdrinks gut schmecken lässt! Mananyu lässt dir auch alles Gute wünschen und lässt dich fragen, ob du nicht vielleicht schon bis zum kommenden Sonntag, den 3.8. fertig machen könntest, wir vermissen dich in Wien speziell in Hinblick auf den bevorstehenden Donauparklauf sehr !!! So ein guter Organisator wie du geht uns natürlich schwer ab ... na ja, zumindest auf der inneren Ebene wirst du sicher dabei sein, und wenn du doch lieber in New York bleiben solltest, dann schick uns doch ein bisschen Inspiration, OK? Alles Gute und toitoitoi!
Bis bald Indivar & das Büro-Team

To ANDREAS and all the other 3100 miles runners,
Each and every morning when I leave the house and run to our Madal Bal store I think of You all!!!
All the best from Harald/Salzburg

Matt Boulton
Matty M8 ! The Wallabies might have lost to the All Blacks tonight here in Sydney and Thorpie lost his form in the pool; but our island home proudly has the Thunder from Downunder in New York who is the true strength-of-spirit medal winner!
To our living example that 'silence is the language of the heart' , the quiet Matt, is our greatest voice right now for Australians. You have inspired me personally to health recovery by your own dedication, faith and determination! I look forward to sharing your shining smile at the finish line with some Vegemite on Toast!To all the participants : greatest admiration - deepest wishes - strongest support !
Your friend, Brad Farmer, Sydney, Australia.

Andreas sprinted to the front and stayed there to tally 65.3072 miles. Abichal Sherrington had his best day since Day 1 with 57.6240 miles.Mr Consistency, Namitabha Arsic, again reached 61.4656 miles. Matt Boulton passed 3000 km(1863+ miles) for the first time.

Photo: Suprabha leading Trishul and Matt.

Weather
Max Temperature 78.0 °F / 25.6 °C
Min Temperature 68.0 °F / 20.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 40	Total Laps	Miles Day 40	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	112	4619	61.4656	2534.9072
Andreas Puntigam	119	4502	65.3072	2470.6976
Suprabha Beckjord	92	4205	50.4896	2307.7040
Trishul Cherns	102	4128	55.9776	2265.4464
Abichal Sherrington	105	3770	57.6240	2068.9760
Matt Boulton	73	3445	40.0624	1890.6160

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Day 39 - Wednesday 23rd July 2003

Andreas Puntigam ran 64.2096 miles today to take top honors. Namitabha Arsic was the only other person to reach 60 miles. Abichal Sherrington passed the 2000 mile mark for the first time in his life in 38 days+12:11:10. The showers dwindled, but the hot, sticky air remained. The rest of field continued on, their seven week or more journey nearing the end.

Photo: Suprabha and Pranika sharing a joke.

Weather
Max Temperature 78.0 °F / 25.6 °C
Min Temperature 70.0 °F / 21.1 °C

Name	Laps Day 39	Total Laps	Miles Day 39	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	111	4507	60.9168	2473.4416
Andreas Puntigam	117	4377	64.2096	2402.0976
Suprabha Beckjord	97	4113	53.2336	2257.2144
Trishul Cherns	103	4026	56.5264	2209.4688
Abichal Sherrington	92	3665	50.4896	2011.3520
Matt Boulton	73	3372	40.0624	1850.5536

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To all of you who have become great heros for so many people around the world.
I believe it is the first time that so many self-transcendence enthusiasts are following so closely this ultimate challenge in athletics. It has become a truly global event. Hundreds of athlete are eagerly waiting everyday for the new results to appear and to read the daily comment. Your extraordinary efforts are real inspiration for us and we all offer you our gratitude-oneness-salutations !Keep up the great spirit !
Shashanka Karlen, Geneva

Abichal, don,t know if you recieved last message, so here is another, abichal you are fantastic! 36 days and your still running agood total each day....may you continue to overcome and calmly transcend all the obstacles that appear to stand in your way on this ..your incredible journey towards your destined goal! Your native homeland of Wales is proud of your achievement.... and your Celtic friends are too. LONG LIVE ABICHAL THE GREAT!
Tarit, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Hello!!
Keep it up!! I hope your're enjoying the experience and making heaps of inner and outer progress!
Keep smiling
Shyamala and Dhavala, Scotland

Dear Unsung Hero Runners, Your efforts defy the mind, the past and superficiality. You provide me and others with tremendous uncertainty about what we can do. It is truly terrifying and thrilling to watch you move toward the 3100th mile. Truly stunning!. I would love to visit you before you finish.
With deep respect and awe, Laurie Carroll, USA andrewcohen.org

I thought I was a good runner to do about 400 miles in 6 days but I am flat out amazed that you all are running thousands of miles. You are an inspiration to me and I hope to join you sometime for one of your runs. Keep it up - you have FANS across the country rooting for your daily successes!!
Tom Andrews, Minneapolis

A hot and humid morning heated up even more with the sun’s arrival, but a relentless series of thundershowers took over after the lunch hour, pelting the runners and the course with several inches of rain. Namitabha Arsic withstood the worst of the rainstorms to cover 61.4656 soggy miles. Andreas, Matt and Trishul all topped 54 miles, as the series of storms continued into the night. They were probably dreaming of thunder and lightning as nature’s onslaught continued overnight.

Photo: Andreas beating the heat.

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

Name	Laps Day 38	Total Laps	Miles Day 38	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	112	4396	61.4656	2412.5248
Andreas Puntigam	100	4266	54.8800	2341.1808
Suprabha Beckjord	100	4266	54.8800	2207.2763
Trishul Cherns	99	3923	54.3312	2152.9424
Abichal Sherrington	86	3573	47.1968	1960.8624
Matt Boulton	100	3299	54.8800	1810.4912

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Hello Marathon Team,
we want to give you our full inner support in transending our human capacities.This races are inspiration for all of us.......Could you please give this letter to Namitabha. Once more gratitude, from Novi Sad.
CAO NAMITABHA,
IMAS VELIKI, VELIKI ,POZDRAV OD NAS OVDE IZ BIONE.Evo kuvamo se ovde vec par dana,jako je toplo pa smo se zavukli u prodavnicu sa klima uredjajem.Verovatno su ti rekli da je bio prekrasan Joy day na Ohridu.Bio je i Abarita i organizovali smo ,meni se cˇini,prvi jugoslovenski ucˇenicˇki biatlon.Decˇaci su normalno bili super ali devojke.......Abarita je bio zadnji sa osmehom na licu.Tamo je prekrasno,jezero i planine.planinarili smo na Golasˇnicu i posle bili kao rakovi,sunce nas je sve opeklo,misˇic´i dobili upalu ali lica su nam bila nasmejana jer smo se tog dana popeli na 2200m.I tako sve u svemu Joy day kao zapadnjacˇki,sa puno sˇetnje,trcˇanja i plivanja,a malo meditiranja.Vidimo da ti ide dobro,BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ,samo napred korak pred korak.Evo basˇ smo te pre neki dan spomenuli na kursu,kako super trcˇisˇ i kako si inspiracija za sve nas.Josˇ malo pa c´emo se videti.........na najlepsˇem mestu na svetu.Cˇujemo da ima i novih trkacˇa i izgleda da im ide dobro,to je super svaki put neko novi da se otisne na to dugo putovanje u potpuno drugoj dimenziji,svet trka i trkacˇa,i za mene jedan od najinspirativnijih puteva za prevazilazˇenje.Josˇ jednom POZDRAV ,I CˇUJEMO SE PONOVO,mi stalno pratimo sve na internetu i svi se radujemo zajedno sa tobom.
BIONA,Novi Sad

Fantastic Matt. We at Auckland are with you all the way and very much enjoy following your progress as your supreme efforts continue.

A great champion is he who transcends his own personal records
A great champion is he who remains happy
even when he cannot maintain his own standard
A great champion is he who has established his inseparable oneness with the winner and loser alike
Then he really is a great champion.
Sri chinmoy.

Keep it going Matt, all the way.
Nick File and all the NewZealand centers.

We who keenly watch your mammoth efforts each day should constantly we aware that we can all achieve so much more in our lives. We can’t all be ultra-marathon runners, but we can all apply these self-transcendence ideals and go beyond our comfort zones to extend ourselves, to make our lives richer and fuller for the benefit of all. Your efforts are a constant source of admiration and joy.
Sahayak - Australia

Hi Matt, I just had a look at the 3100 mile race site and saw a great photo of you running with a big smile on your face. You are such a inspiration.
and am always eager to hear more news of your self-transcendence success in New York. Well Done Matt.
Stewart, Ann and Ollie.

P.S. gfnvvnvn ftdf8uyfhvmnvbjvn,
(This is a little message from Ollie, 1 year old. He assured me you would understand.)

Andreas Puntigam stretched out for 63.1120 miles to lead the day. Namitabha reached 62.0144 miles as well, with the rest of the runners feeling a bit better. Cooler weather has moved into the area for a few days as thunderstorms and showers have blanketed the east coast. The runners move on and on.

Photo: Matt striding out on his now famous 70 mile day.

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

Name	Laps Day 37	Total Laps	Miles Day 37	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	113	4284	62.0144	2351.0592
Andreas Puntigam	115	4166	63.1120	2286.3008
Suprabha Beckjord	102	3922	55.9776	2152.3936
Trishul Cherns	103	3824	56.5264	2098.6112
Abichal Sherrington	96	3487	52.6848	1913.6656
Matt Boulton	100	3199	54.8800	1755.6112

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The whole group was a little sluggish today, with no one reaching 60 miles. Namitabha Arsic made 59.2704 miles, four laps ahead of Andreas Puntigam. Trishul Cherms passed the 2000 mile mark for the third time in his remarkable endurance career(2000 = 35+03:36:30).

Photo:Suprabha enjoying some liquid refreshment.

Weather
Max Temperature 82.0 °F / 27.8 °C
Min Temperature 66.0 °F / 18.9 °C

Name	Laps Day 36	Total Laps	Miles Day 36	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	108	4171	59.2704	2289.0448
Andreas Puntigam	104	4051	57.0752	2223.1888
Suprabha Beckjord	96	3820	52.6848	2096.4160
Trishul Cherns	101	3721	55.4288	2042.0848
Abichal Sherrington	92	3391	50.4896	1860.9808
Matt Boulton	73	3099	40.0624	1700.7312

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Trishul, Keep up the good work. The Red Sox are still in contention for the Wilcard slot and by the time you are done, we'll probably be in the Word Series! Carry on.
Marc Witkes, USA

As many of us who know him feel, one of the most inspiring runners in the 3100 is our Australian brother Matt Boulton, who had the faith to enter the 3100 mile race based on little ultra running experience. He has remarkably continued this journey and just last Thursday after more than a month of running, set a personal best daily mileage of 70 miles (the best mark that day of any runner).

Sri Chinmoy had expressed a wish to have 7 runners in this year's race and had invited people to apply that ordinarily may not have based on the stringent requirements of running many previous ultra races. Matt heard this in Canberra and immediately applied, a sincere testimony of his faith in himself and in his teacher. Matt really is a tremendous inspiration to all of us. Thanks Matt.
Sanjay, NYC

Hi, Matt! I had heard of your incredible accomplishment of 70+ miles on day 33 of the 3,100 mile race, but haven't been able to get to a computer until now. Marvellous, magnificent, ahh-mazing! Thank-you once again, on behalf of everyone around the globe for what you are doing.
Prashphutita Melbourne, Australia

All Matt's friends in the Canberra Centre (and that's all of us) are thrilled and sincerely grateful for your words of appreciation.

There are defining moments in our lives when we face choices: whether to leap forward into the unknown, or remain with what we know and are comfortable with.

Matt has taken one such gigantic leap forward into the unknown, relying entirely on faith. He heard that he was accepted into the race less than a week before it commenced, and 3 hours after he applied. With scarcely a word, he packed a few items, told his work he'd be gone for some time, finished the design for this year's Triple-Triathlon entry form (well, that race is held in late
November, and he knew he'd be running for a long while), and boarded a plane to the other side of the world with virtually no idea what lay ahead. He had no helper, no provisions, no plans, just a couple of pairs of running shoes.

Training? There was no training.

There were times, especially during the second week of the race when it seemed certain he would not be able to continue, with shin splints and other problems reducing him to a shuffle. Yet he hasn't just 'hung in there.' He shocked and amazed everyone on Thursday (Day 33) with his 70 mile effort, the highest of any runner on any day since Day 1. Other runners urged him to slow up, but he just couldn't help himself, with no thought of tomorrow. It's as though he's broken free from this world, flying and dancing in another realm.

He's now run further than any Australian in a certified race. Whatever milestones he may now pass (3,000 km for example) will become Australian National Records.

It's been noted that he's getting more messages of support than the other runners. Indeed, he's developed a truly international 'fan club,' many of whom have never met him. That's simply because we acknowledge not just his running performance, but more especially the mind-boggling leap of faith that has catapulted a quiet, humble, unassuming Clark Kent in one bound into a Superman cloak of his own. We see that he's doing it for us, that if "our Matt" can go forth, challenge and smash the barriers of impossibility, then maybe so can we...

He's certainly our hero here. Whenever someone is facing some challenge, difficulty or unwillingness, our catch-cry has become: "Think of Matty!" And it's working for all of us, on many levels.

This is the stuff of legends. This is the kind of effort, bringing forward the inner hero, which will inspire and energise dauntless hearts for centuries to come.

Well done, Matt.

Prachar, Canberra, Australia

Andreas Puntigam took day honors with 62.0144 miles. Matt Boulton and Namitabha Arsic followed the way with 60.3680 miles each, as the moderate summer weather continued. Suprabha Beckjord passed the 2000 mile mark for the eighth time in her running life (34+02:07:16) .The first five weeks have proven that this race is still one of the hardest races in the world. The weather, the course, the daily mileage, the distance itself are all challenges that only the strong and brave can overcome.

Photo: Andreas wearing his favorite hat.

Weather
Max Temperature 82.0 °F / 27.7 °C
Min Temperature 67.0 °F / 19.4 °C

Name	Laps Day 35	Total Laps	Miles Day 35	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	110	4063	60.3680	2229.7744
Andreas Puntigam	113	3947	62.0144	2166.1136
Suprabha Beckjord	96	3724	52.6848	2043.7312
Trishul Cherns	103	3620	56.5264	1986.6560
Abichal Sherrington	98	3299	53.7824	1810.4912
Matt Boulton	110	3026	60.3680	1660.6688

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Hi Matt, Everyone is Adelaide is right behind you. We are all enjoying tracking you're unbelievable progress. We're busy preparing things for October here so have been speaking to lots of ultra runners around the country. We've been amazed at how many have mentioned how closely they are following your progress and how inspired they are by your efforts. You may not realise just how far reaching your hard work and determination is reaching. You are leading the way for your fellow countrymen and your country is right behind you. Keep it up and enjoy every moment.
Keep smiling, Sipra, Fiona and all in Adelaide

Namitabha and Andreas must be locked into some unwritten pact. They both reached 63.66 miles. They are matching each other step by step. Even in the rain and thunderstorms last night, the pair carried on. It is inspiration – time, and fun to watch.

Photo: Namitabha eyeing some watermelon.

Weather
Max Temperature 82.0 °F / 27.8 °C
Min Temperature 67.0 °F / 19.4 °C

Name	Laps Day 34	Total Laps	Miles Day 34	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	116	3953	63.6608	2169.4064
Andreas Puntigam	116	3834	63.6608	2104.0992
Suprabha Beckjord	96	3628	52.6848	1991.0464
Trishul Cherns	105	3517	57.6240	1991.0464
Abichal Sherrington	96	3201	52.6868	1756.7088
Matt Boulton	82	2916	45.0016	1600.3008

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Matt, 70 miles is a fantastic achievement for someone who has already been running for over a month. You never cease to amaze us with your miracles. Keep up the good work.
Veeraja, Melbourne.

Matt, your amazing day blew us all away. Grace descends when we pass the mind’s barriers. Keep it up good guy, and all our sincere best wishes and support, are with you in your actions as a true heroe. Way to go Matt.
Nick File and the New Zealand centres.

WOW!!! 70.2464 miles!! Good on you Matt - Everyone in Brisbane is cheering for you!!
Mike Williams, Brisbane

Matt seems to be getting lots of virtual Aussie cheer messages ...... (and rightly so) but the Celtic virtual cheer leaders are in full swing and here's a message from a Cornishman living in Scotland with a deep love of Abichal's home country of Wales. May the Celtic spirits (amongst others) inspire you in your journey. May your heart feel the valleys of Wales and the HIghlands of Scotland as you glide across the miles in New York. Keep it steady but let’s have an Abichal charge every now and then.
Tarit, Scotland

SUPRABHA!    NAMITABHA!     ABICHAL!     MATT!    ANDREAS!     TRISHUL!   OUR HERO RUNNERS!
Everyday here in San Francisco, we watch your results posted on the site - breathlessly!!
Your running is so absolutely inspiring ... each time I start to do something that seems hard, all I have to do is think of the running you are doing each day out on the course in Queens and I go on and just do it!
I made a chart to post in the restaurant that I update everyday with your miles and photos and the daily updates. If I don't post it right when I arrive - people always start asking about what is happening at the 3100 today
Suprabha! I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!! Sunday evening - ok! This 7th 3100 Race is so significant for us all - but I tell you, the girls everywhere are filled with so much love and pride and gratitude for your running effort again this year!
Abichal! What a great transcendence for you! I thought The English Channel was next... Well, after this 3100 Race, The Channel will feel easy - cold, but easy!
Matt! You blew us all away with that 70 miler! AWESOME and keep up the amazing effort.
What an inspiration you are to so many runners who think they might someday like to try this multi-day running!
Namitaba, Andreas and Trishul! Everyday your miles bring you closer to the goal and we are watching the them in wonder and with such admiration! We especially love to see the great photos showing the camaraderie and support between all of you.
Thank you!    Thank you!    Thank you!
Ahelee
San Francisco

Hi Namitabha, Last weekend in Seattle there where 5 Yugosalvians and 2 Bulgarians, it was great event all together. At the same time there was a Joy Days in Ohrid with Abarita, Bulagarians and Greeks.
Samo napred, imas podrsku od svih nas. Ovo je poseban Blagoslov za sve Jugoslovene.
Jadranka (Seattle), Bilja Chicago), Ljupco (Seattle), Petar (San Francisco), Sladjan (San Diego), Anna Bulgaria (Seattle), Blaga (San Diego)
All our support and congratulations for Suprabha, Trishul, Andreas, Abichal and Matt.
Love and Gratitude for the effort you are doing for all of us.
Thanks Jadranka

Matt Boulton surprised everyone today by copping day honors with a personal best day of 70.2464 miles. Namitabha and Andreas both reached 61.4656 miles, with Andreas passing the 2000 mile split for the second time in his multiday excursions(32+05:07:35). The rest of the field enjoyed the moderate temps (80º) and occaisional breezes.

Photo: Matt with some friends from Australia, Peter and Gareth (Prachar's Nephew). Matt was on is way to 70 plus miles.

Weather
Max Temperature 84.2 °F / 29.0 °C
Min Temperature 66.2 °F / 19.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 33	Total Laps	Miles Day 33	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	112	3837	61.4656	2105.7456
Andreas Puntigam	112	3718	61.4656	2040.4384
Suprabha Beckjord	102	3532	55.9776	1938.3616
Trishul Cherns	98	3412	53.7824	1872.5056
Abichal Sherrington	94	3105	51.5872	1704.0240
Matt Boulton	128	2834	70.2464	1555.2992

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Congratulations Matt on an incredible day.
Salil, NYC

On a deceptively hot and sticky day, Namitabha Arsic and Andreas Puntigam tied for day honors with 65.8560 miles. Namitabha reached 2000 miles for the seventh time. (31 days +05:01:14).

Photo:Matt and Suprabha find refuge in the avenue of Oak trees.

Name	Laps Day 32	Total Laps	Miles Day 32	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	120	3725	65.8560	2044.2800
Andreas Puntigam	120	3606	65.8560	1978.9728
Suprabha Beckjord	97	3430	53.2336	1882.3840
Trishul Cherns	106	3314	58.1728	1818.7232
Abichal Sherrington	95	3011	52.1360	1652.4368
Matt Boulton	75	2706	41.1600	1485.0528

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Andreas Puntigam broke everyone out of a group funk with a solid 67.5024 miles. Namitabha was fighting off fatigue and a head cold with 61.4656 sweaty miles. Matt Boulton ran his best day since the first day by collecting 56.5264 miles. Trishul again reached 59.8192 miles today as the sun was high in the sky.

Photo: Some of the food that sustains the runners as they do their miles.

Name	Laps Day 31	Total Laps	Miles Day 31	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	112	3605	61.4656	1978.4240
Andreas Puntigam	123	3486	67.5024	1913.1168
Suprabha Beckjord	100	3333	54.8800	1829.1504
Trishul Cherns	109	3208	59.8192	1760.5504
Abichal Sherrington	99	2916	54.3312	1600.3008
Matt Boulton	103	2631	56.5264	1443.8928

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Dear Matt, You are doing excellent job. Enjoy every moment.
"One surely and inevitably gains that which One truly desires And for which one works honestly and patiently."
Arun Kumar Bhardwaj, India

Well done Matt. Congratulations on climbing another pinnacle and reaching 1300 miles. Your youthful days spent in the tropics of Townsville have certainly prepared you well for the sweltering conditions. You are a sterling example of what courage, faith and determination can achieve. We think of you often, especially when we are on our long training runs (but our distances seem quite insignificant to the miles you clocked up). We wish you all the best in your journey ahead knowing that you are in safe hands. You provide us all with boundless inspiration.
Veeraja, Melbourne.

Totally, totally inspired by your daily endeavours. I am speechless seeing how you churn out the miles day after day, after day, after day. It makes my 24 hour efforts seem like a stroll in the park. You are truly showing the world the real meaning of self-transcendence.
Tarit, Edinburgh, Scotland

to see the mileage churned out every day makes one realise what is possible. The daily totals serve as the ideal inspiration to keep running and running. And by the way "bewdy Matty", and Abichal I hope race next April is not too short for you.
Aryavan, Edinburgh, Scotland!

Matt., A big huge cheer from the virtual cheer squad in Auckland. Totally inspirational.
Barney. Auckland, New Zealand

Hi Matt, We don't know each other, but I'm an ultra-runner in Sydney, and just wanted to wish you all the best, and let you know that there are heaps of people over here who can't wait to get each days' update to see how you're going. Keep up the great work!!
Dave, Sydney Australia

Dear Runners, I miss you guys. Hope all is going well. I am keeping track of you all on the website. Nice photos. You are all shining, even when tired.I will be back this weekend to get renewed inspiration from you all until the end, and offer a bit of massage and relief hopefully. My regards to Suprabha also.
Sincerely, Arpan

You are all so amazing and inspiring! Keep it going... and going... and going...In the inner worlds, aside from the outer world, youare all supreme champions. Thank-you for your super-human efforts.
Prashphutita, Melbourne, Australia

On a humid, overcast day, the runners looked fatigued and a little weaker than usual. Namitabha was able to reach 60.3680 with great difficulty, but the rest of field was not so lucky.

Photo: Suprabha strolling towards 3,100 miles.

Name	Laps Day 30	Total Laps	Miles Day 30	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	110	3493	60.3680	1916.9584
Andreas Puntigam	103	3363	56.5264	1845.6144
Suprabha Beckjord	99	3233	54.3312	1774.2704
Trishul Cherns	106	3099	58.1728	1700.7312
Abichal Sherrington	79	2817	43.3552	1545.9696
Matt Boulton	93	2528	51.0384	1387.3664

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Look for lots of messages tomorrow!!

The weather was not so severe today (only 82ºF), so the runners made hay while the sun shined. Namitabha cranked 65.3072 miles, six laps better than Andreas, who reached 62.0144 miles. Trishul rebounded with 59.8192 miles, Abichal extended his personal best in mileage with a total of 1502.6144 miles, and Matt Boulton passed 1300 miles (28+02:28:33). Namitabha is now 67 miles clear in the lead.

Photo: Matt preparing himself for another day on the streets.

Weather
Max Temperature 82.2 °F / 29.0 °C
Min Temperature 69.8 °F / 21.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 29	Total Laps	Miles Day 29	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	119	3383	65.3072	1856.5904
Andreas Puntigam	113	3260	62.0144	1789.0880
Suprabha Beckjord	103	3134	56.5264	1719.9392
Trishul Cherns	109	2993	59.8192	1642.5584
Abichal Sherrington	95	2738	52.1360	1502.6144
Matt Boulton	85	2435	46.6480	1336.3280

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Hey Matty, Good goin' on reaching 2000 Kilometres - THATS AWESOME!!! Hope there’s plenty more K's left in the old legs, and hope your not feeling too "Whoo... Gee...Kactus" (Tristo's supporting words of enlightenment) Keep up the excellent work .
Marichi – Melbourne Australia

Hey Matty, All your Brisbane friends send all of their love. We talk about your efforts each evening daily I download the race results with pictures and share with all, you are the talk of all OZZIE mates. Our oneness - hearts are continuously with you, we are all so proud of your incredible determination and courage. A huge hello and thank you to all the runners, support staff and ground crew for making this event so memorable for all competitors.
Sahayak – Brisbane, Australia.

The whole group gave it the old college try, as the summery weather started to heat up again. Namitabha Arsic was able to fashion 61.4656 miles, but no one else could exceed the 60 mile barrier. Sometimes the totality of the runners’ efforts over the past four weeks extracts a sub-par result. No expectation can ever be placed on their performances, simply because they are not machines. Every day is a new effort, a new challenge.

Photo: Matt, Trishul and Namitabha discussing race tactics.

Weather
Max Temperature 84.2 °F / 29.0 °C
Min Temperature 68.0 °F / 20.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 28	Total Laps	Miles Day 28	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	112	3264	61.4656	1791.2832
Andreas Puntigam	103	3147	56.5264	1727.0736
Suprabha Beckjord	96	3031	52.6848	1663.4128
Trishul Cherns	105	2884	57.6240	1582.7392
Abichal Sherrington	92	2643	50.4896	1450.4784
Matt Boulton	75	2350	41.1600	1289.6800

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I went out to see the runners and want to report that after 7:00 AM, Australian Matt was two miles away from 1200 Miles. When he was at about 500 miles and we were chating he mentioned that we have the same birthday. There is a 30 year difference. It turns out on that day in 1973 when Matt was being born and I had just been around Sri Chinmoy and his students in Jamaica for a short time. On that day I received a special Gift in my awareness for my birthday. At any rate Matt and I were discussing these things as we walked or jogged along. It also was noted that my longest distance for running any event was 50 miles. I mentioned to Matt that he was 30 years later than me coming to this world but as of that date at 500 miles he was already 10 times better. In his own Self Transcendence race today he passed the 1200 mile mark and therefore in our shared oneness transcendence world is now "30 years later - 22 times better." Congrats Matt, Prachar, Salil and the Australian oneness support team.
Adhiratha Keefe, New York

We miss you, Matt, but thought of you today when I was looking at the elephants in the merry-go-round. Did you know there are two elephants there, not only horsies? One is white, the other one is another colour. And there's a shop there, not far from the statue sheeps which are just standing there, and in the shop there are lots of red elephants, one on the floor and the others in different places. That shop isn't far from the fountain which isn't flowing, but there's no crocodiles in the water, but I didn't want to go in anyway, 'cause the water's cold and I wasn't wearing shoes. We saw the grass then but there were no kangaroos eating any, and it was too far to walk to the mountain to see some. Prachar let me walk all the way down the stairs by myself while mummy was meditating. And I want to tell you a secret - I'm saving my biggest dinosaur to give to you.
Jack (2 years old) Canberra Australia (typed by Prachar)

Congratulations Matt on reaching 2000km You are an inspiration! Keep it up
Phil Essam, Melbourne, Australia

I would like to send all my good wishes to the runners of 3100 mile race. They give me so much of inspiration. I wish I was there to serve the race in some way.
Krishna, Kathmandu Nepal

The hot weather started to come back today, as the humidity remained high. Namitabha Arsic again rallied like the stock market, as he cranked another 65.3072 miles. Only Andreas could respond with 60.91 miles. The rest of the field stayed late to try and salvage a difficult evening punctuated by a few thunderstorms and raindrops.

Photo: Trishul smiling as Kaaren (his wife) leads him to a well earned break.

Weather
Max Temperature 80.6 °F / 27.0 °C
Min Temperature 64.4 °F / 18.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 27	Total Laps	Miles Day 27	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	119	3152	65.3072	1729.8176
Andreas Puntigam	111	3044	60.9168	1670.5472
Suprabha Beckjord	100	2935	54.8800	1610.7280
Trishul Cherns	100	2779	54.8800	1525.1152
Abichal Sherrington	92	2551	50.4896	1399.9888
Matt Boulton	92	2275	50.4896	1248.5200

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Dear Abichal, Thanks for letting me run and walk with you. It is incredibly inspiring! Also, to all the runners, my gratitude! It is like watching someone climb Mount Everest right here, in our backyard!
Kamalakanta, New York City

Dear Runners, helpers, support crew, race director...
What you are doing is so significant, so inspiring, and so courageous. Keep running! Keep smiling! You are helping the whole world with your self-transcendence mission and aspiration.
Jayashri, San Francisco, CA

Hey Matt -- You are unbelievable... WOW, what an awesome effort. All the Melbourne boys are incredibly inspired by your heroic achievments!!! Keep up the good work and "Never Give Up" . . . Our hearts are with you all the way
Marichi, Melbourne Australia

Namitabha Arsic regained some form yesterday, running 62.5632 miles to stretch his lead in the race around the block. Abichal Sherrington passed 1300 miles for the first time--(25 days+01:22:17).Suprabha reached the halfway point in 25 days+15:41:52. The cooler weather was very welcome, indeed.

Photo: Trishul and Namitabha share a toast

Weather
Max Temperature 69.8 °F / 21.0 °C
Min Temperature 66.2 °F / 19.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 26	Total Laps	Miles Day 26	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	114	3033	62.5632	1664.5104
Andreas Puntigam	92	2933	50.4896	1609.6304
Suprabha Beckjord	100	2835	54.8800	1555.8480
Trishul Cherns	97	2679	53.2336	1470.2352
Abichal Sherrington	101	2459	55.4288	1349.4992
Matt Boulton	83	2183	45.5504	1198.0304

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Trishul, Andreas and Arbichal, You guys are awesome! I'm watching you and sending you nothing but good thoughts. Be well.
Marc Witkes - Sri Chinmoy 700-mile, 2000

Trishul, keep on truckin'!
AL PRAWGA

Hi Abichal, You are giving me so much inspration and joy. Your face is shining with enormous joy as it did in the 10 Day Race in April. Good luck.
Aleksandar, Macedonia

Andreas Puntigam copped mileage honors for the second consecutive day with a sterling 64.7584 miles. Namitabha bounced back with a 63.1120 mile day. The rains came quickly and the humidity and air temperature gradually descended by nightfall. Namitabha went through the halfway mark in 24 days+02:32:13. Andreas did the same several hours later- 24 days+14:53:46

Photo: Andreas covering up against the heat.

Weather
Max Temperature 86.0 °F / 30.0 °C
Min Temperature 68.0 °F / 20.0 °C

Name	Laps Day 25	Total Laps	Miles Day 25	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	115	2919	63.1120	1601.9472
Andreas Puntigam	118	2841	64.7584	1559.1408
Suprabha Beckjord	97	2735	53.2336	1500.9680
Trishul Cherns	106	2580	58.1728	1417.0016
Abichal Sherrington	93	2358	51.0384	1294.0704
Matt Boulton	92	2100	50.4896	1152.4800

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Go runners, go!What all of these immortal runners are achieving is beyond words and mental comprehension. Truly you are accomplishing something not only for yourselves but also for all of humanity. You have inspired all of us immensely! PS Matt (Miracle Man) Boulton has already proven what faith can achieve, entering this racewith so little ultra-running experience and (almost) no training. Those of us working at The Rainbow-Silence-Heart restaurant phoned him on Monday night. Then, on Wednesaday we had another "live cross" to Matt out on that gruelling course. Truly inspirational andmotivational!!!
Prashphutita (Melbourne, Australia)

Trishul and Abichal,Barbara and I are following your progress. Every day when I'm running in the heat, my admiration for you increases. Keep up the good work--it's inspiring!
Dave Luljak

My thoughts are with Trishul, and I want to tell him a joke. But it is so hot, it is official I think I could croak.
Keep running man, I am a big fan. With your hardwork and talent. You ought to be named "Sir Gallant".
You run so smooth you glide along like a snake but in the sun I bet you shake and bake.
Anyway, enough being silly and acting willy, nilly. I am rooting for you to keep the faith, stay the course and cut the tangents! Allay' allay' allay' Monsier Trishul
Tom from Minneapolis

Trishul and Suprabha: That's quite a race you are both doing! To All of the Runners: With last week's heat, all of you are an inspiration. My wife, Joyce, and I (57 yrs. old and no knees) did our first short triathlon of the season at the end of June which pales into insignificance next to your magnificent display of transcendence. Every day you are all transcending! Keep it up ...
Pradipan Dundas, ON Canada

Greetings from San Diego to all our amazing self-transcendence heroes! Just want you to know that cookies are on their way--should arrive Thursday morning. We're with you all the way!
San Diego Sri Chinmoy Centre

Andreas Puntigam snared day honors today with a 63.1120 effort. No one else came close to 60 miles, as the hot weather continued to plague the runners. Wednesday, Namitabha and possibly Andreas will reach the half-way point of the race. At the very end of the day, Abichal Sherrington reached 2000 km for the first time (23+17:05:47).

Photo: Namitabha logs up one more lap.

Name	Laps Day 24	Total Laps	Miles Day 24	Miles total
Namitabha Arsic	102	2804	55.9776	1538.8352
Andreas Puntigam	115	2723	63.1120	1494.3824
Suprabha Beckjord	94	2638	51.5872	1447.7344
Trishul Cherns	101	2476	55.4288	1358.8288
Abichal Sherrington	92	2265	50.4896	1243.0320
Matt Boulton	73	2008	40.0624	1101.9904

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Dear Matt,
You are our summit-champion-hero-transcender. You have no idea of how proud we are of you - our prayers are constantly with you. Each step you take offers us new hope, joy and promise. Your aspiration-determination-wings will carry you higher and higher on this your selfless-surrendered journey.
Love you mate - Sahayak, Brisbane Australia.

Trishul; You are awesome - your dedication is amazing. I see your running style from the picture on the website and you are the MASTER of SMOOTH! Keep it up my friend, I am with you in spirit. Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side so he had a better view of Trishul running past!
Tom Andrews, Minneapolis