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It was a breezy, clear morning with moderate temps and clouds flying by as a storm system started to build on the southern coast, heading straight for Jamaica Hills, Queens. The runners dodged falling bark from the nearby trees, and the mood was all-systems-go for everyone. The real battle ensued when the storm system arrived just before 7:00pm (19:00). Squalls of rain and wind pummeled the course and broke up the crowds watching the handball tournament nearby, as well as baseball, cricket and soccer players, all searching for playing space on the nearby new athletic field for the previous several hours. The runners donned raingear, but the squalls grew thicker and more rapid. The cool temps and rain could not stop the courageous nine runners. Vasu Duzhiy led everyone with 69.15 miles, including going through the 4000km split for the seventh time in his running career. Kobi Oren ran a quick 68+ miles before getting a massage and heading home. Ushika Muckenhumer ran over 65 miles for the third time in the last five days, his best streak ever. Surasa Mairer maintained the lead for the ladies with 61.46 miles. Only 16 days remain. Many stories will be told, but the impressive running of the ‘Notorious Nine’ should not be forgotten. Seven of nine made it past 60 miles…. Again.

Vasu Duzhiy-4000km-35:17:33:04

Kobi Oren-2400 miles-35:09:06:20

Ushika Muckenhumer-2200 miles-35:17:15:21

William Sichel-2000 miles-35:02:20:48

Smarana Puntigam-2000 miles-35:04:09:44

Race Director's updates

With cooler temperatures throughout the day, and an anticipated rain storm arriving at darkness, the nine remaining runners made hay. Seven of nine made it past 60 miles, with the unstoppable Vasu Duzhiy continuing his quest for three straight wins. He totaled 67.5 miles before midnight, and the coastal storm continued to rain and blow from the southeast. Five weeks have been concluded, and Vasu has fashioned a 61-mile lead, nearly a solid day of running. Kobi still was able to finish running before 21:00 hours, and head for home. Vasu will probably reach 4000km late Sunday evening, his task approaching 80% complete. Everyone else is dreaming of the beach, a multi-room spa, or a break from running short loops. In 2 and a half weeks, their most impressive, dedicated efforts will reach their apex for 2018. We may have as many as six finishers this year. Stay tuned.

Vasu Duzhiy-2400 miles- 34:12:57:54

Kobi Oren-2300 miles- 34:01:29:30

Ushika Muckenhumer-2100 miles- 34:07:34:05

Sopan Tsekov-2100 miles- 34:12:52:44

Surasa Mairer-2100 miles- 34:17:12:50

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Race Director's updates

Another good day for running, another push by a group of determined runners to get every available lap on the score sheet. As expected, Vasu Duzhiy led the movement with 69.1 hard-fought miles, stretching a big lead to nearly a day ahead of Kobi Oren. Ushika Muckenhumer scored big with 65.8 miles, his best day since the first day. Kaneenika Janakova has moved closer to even mileage with a solid 62.5 -mile day. She trails the necessary mileage by 19 miles, quite a reduction- from over 35 miles behind pace from a fortnight ago. With two and a half weeks left there is little room for a bad day or two. The two ladies still in the race both passed 2000 miles. Surasa Mairer carded her sixth mark at 2000 miles in her career; Kaneenika went through the invisible mark for the fourth time.

Vasu Duzhiy-2300 miles-33:04:42:49

Surasa Mairer-2000 miles-33:05:35:41

Kaneenika Janakova-2000 miles-33:16:05:41

William Sichel-1900 miles-33:07:57:39

Smarana Puntigam-1900 miles-33:09:29:05

Race Director's updates

The remaining Nine did the best they could today, with a breezy, not too hot, lower humidity day. Vasu Duzhiy led the charge with 69.14 miles, followed by Kobi Oren’s 66.4 miles, in considerably less time, it might be mentioned, although vasu goes to midnight , every night. Third placer Ushika Muckenhumer continues to shine, notching 62.5 miles, and passing 2000 miles for the first time. Sopan Tsekov reached double kilo miles less than an hour later, still solid in his consistent approach. Kaneenika Janakova reached 63.66 miles today, her best day since Day 1. She has captured some momentum, and has been gainlng on the level mileage deficit as well as her competitor/friend Surasa Mairer. Nineteen days remain in the race. Who will finish the strongest; who will beat the odds and complete 3100 miles on the last day? Stay tuned.

Kobi Oren- 2200 miles-32:08:40:42

Ushika Muckenhumer-2000miles-32:16:17:01

Sopan Tsekov-2000miles-32:17:06:47

Kaneenika Janakova-1900 miles-32:04:42:59

William Sichel-3000km-32:14:24:31

Smarana Puntigam-3000km-32:16:56:45

Race Director's updates

There is a sense of urgency among the top six in the 3100 Mile Race. All six made it past 60 miles. Vasu Duzhiy extended his lead a little over Kobi Oren, who ran well throughout the day with very short breaks, then went home well before 10:00 pm, getting proper sleep but conceding laps to his competitors, who seem to thrive on less sleep. The biggest development of the day was Ushika Muckenhumer shuffling into third place overall with a fine 65.3 mile day (105.1km). This was his best day since Day 1, and shows the remarkable growth of his talent, and the adaptation process of mega miles on little sleep. Sopan Tsekov has shown great consistency, fashioning 21 straight days over 60 miles, perhaps his best streak in his entire running career of long races. Surasa Mairer continues to hold on to fifth place overall, and leads the ladies, averaging 60.02 miles per day. Defending women’s champ and record–holder Kaneenika Janakova still continues to run hard, in hopes of getting back to a cushion of miles before the race ends.

There is always hope, for each new day brings opportunities, which can sometimes be filled with joy and the nectar of satisfaction.

Vasu Duzhiy-3500km- 31:08:10:00

Sopan Tsekov-1900 miles-31:05:34:50

Ushika Muckenhumer-1900 miles-31:05:50:53

Surasa Mairer-3000km-31:01:09:43

Kaneenika Janakova-3000km-31:12:53:51

Race Director's updates

The heat and humidity, coupled with showers for much of the afternoon and evening, were the latest challenge to our group of nine runners. There was relief and release, as the second heat wave was washed away from memory, if not from their fatiqued, tired bodies. The surprise Day leader was Ushika Muckenhumer, his 63.11 miles were an inevitable mix of talent, fitness, determination and adaptation.

He is only four laps (2 miles) behind third place man Sopan Tsekov, he also, of the determined, fit, adapted running group who are up to the challenge. Vasu Duzhiy still holds the lead over Kobi Oren, and with only 956 miles to cover, seems destined to reach the finish line first. Some good weather ahead should bolster confidence, or at least wear out those boxes of shoes, waiting to be trashed on the hard, unforgiving running surface. The longest race has only three weeks to completion. We all hope they are the best.

Sopan Tsekov-3000km-30:13:09:54

Ushika Muckenhumer-3000km-30:13:58:46

Race Director's updates

The weather was hot and humid; the challenge was plain and simple. Get the most laps in the cooler parts of the day; survive the heat without incident. Even the seasoned veterans of this race know the fine line between efficient and foolhardy. Yet, Ananda-Lahari Zuscin defied all logic, running 69.7 miles before going home early to soak his tired body. He was one of six to push past 60 miles. Vasu Duzhiy increased his lead to over 51 miles ahead of Kobi Oren whilst running 68.6 miles. Kobi passed the 2000-mile mark, becoming the first Israeli to ever do so. Ushika Muckenhumer continued to attack for third place, trailing Sopan Tsekov by only 8 laps.

22 days remain. We shall see what happens to these intrepid runners. Tomorrow's challenge- a series of thunderstorms.

Kobi Oren-2000 miles- 29:07:18:21- PB, NR; becomes tenth fastest man to run 2000 miles.

Race Director's updates

The day started with a strong rain and wind storm, followed by thick, humid air and spotty drops until noon. Then the sun appeared and the combination became stifling to most people as the thick air remained, and the heat index rose to high levels. Yet, five runners made it past sixty miles, moving along enough to maintain their collection of laps and the hope for a finish in three weeks or so. Now, each lap is precious, for the weather can be fickle, and summer remains in close proximity every day in New York. Vasu Duzhiy was fortunate to pass the 2000-mile mark for the seventh time in his sterling career- this time was his fastest by over two hours, 37 minutes. Kobe Oren , going home earlier than everyone else the last week or so, somehow led the day with 64.2 miles. Kaneenika Janakova led the ladies with 61.46 miles, trying to make a push to erase a deficit of over 31 miles.

Relief will come in less than 48 hours, as storms brew for Tuesday. Stay cool, folks.

Vasu Duzhiy-2000 miles- 28:14:00:04-PB,NR

Sopan Tsekov- 1700 miles- 28;00:23:42

Ushika Muckenhumer-1700 miles- 28:02;15:27

Surasa Mairer- 1700 miles- 28:04:30:55

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin-1600 miles-28:13:18:13

Race Director's updates

The top six runners all made it over 60 miles, on a sticky, warm afternoon in Jamaica,NY- not Jamaica, West Indies. Vasu Duzhiy and Kobi Oren both made it past 1900 miles. The first five of the original field of ten runners are on pace to finish 3100 miles in the 52-day time limit. Vasu again took Day Leader honors with 66.95 miles.

The runners’ averages per day:

Vasu Duzhiy- 69.658 miles/ 112.104km

Kobi Oren- 67.973 miles/ 109.392km

Sopan Tsekov- 60.682 miles/ 97.657km

Ushika Muckenhimer- 60.427 miles/ 97.247km

Surasa Mairer- 60.152 miles/ 96.806km

Kaneenika Janakova- 58.388 miles/ 93.967km

William Sichel- 57.781 miles/ 92.989km

Smarana Puntigam- 57.663 miles/ 92.799km

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin- 55.840 miles/ 89.866km

Vasu Duzhiy-1900 miles- 27:04:26:31; 3100 km- 27:11:47:45

Kobi Oren-3000km- 27:05:12:51, NR

1900 miles-27:13:47:04

Race Director's updates

Vasu Duzhiy led a group of five runners past sixty miles today, he himself reaching 70+miles, the first time since Day 8. He has extended his lead over Kobi Oren to nearly 44 miles. Ushika Muckenhumer moved up to fourth place overall, while Kaneenika Janakova moved up to sixth, with her fifth straight day in the 60’s. The moderate weather, with cool mornings and evenings, has been the perfect reason to run a little faster and gather the laps while you can. Sopan Tsekov has run 17 consecutive days over 60 miles, placing him third overall.

Vasu Duzhiy-3000km- 26:13:15:04- PB,NR

Kobi Oren-1800 miles-26:05:31:13

Sopan Tsekov-1600 miles-26:07:17:11

Ushika Muckenhumer-1600 miles-26:09:18:27

Surasa Mairer-1600 miles-26:10:17:12

Smarana Puntigam-2500km-26:00:36:36

Kaneenika Janakova-1550 miles(halfway)-26:11:19:45

2500km-26:12:07:33

William Sichel-1550 miles(halfway)-26:14:09:48

2500km-26:15:09:08

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin-1500 miles-26:12:52:45

Race Director's updates

The brief early morning sprinkle passed, the sun stayed between clouds and breezes, and the runners’nine ‘ all moved forward, with conviction. The halfway barrier for the race-26 days, loomed only today, and only for those who had to worry. The top two gentlemen passed that way days ago, but for the main group, this was reality check # 26. ‘Do I have the stuff to make it to the final day?’ or ‘ will my luck continue to roll?’ passed through the thought waves for some. In reality, six runners made it to 1550+ miles before midnight. Now the Race goes downhill, so to speak. Seven of nine remaining athletes went past 60+ miles today. The strong and those full of faith and hope, must move forward. The will to go is now, more than ever. Enjoy every moment, but move on to the next. Time is passing by.

Vasu Duzhiy-1800 miles-25:15:00:00

Sopan Tsekov-1550miles(halfway)-25:10:35:11; 2500km-25:11:31:20

Surasa Mairer-1550miles(halfway)-25:12:05:00; 2500km-25:13:37:42

Ushika Muckenhumer-1550miles(halfway)-25:13:03:44; 2500km-25:14:02:49

Smarana Puntigam-1550miles(halfway)-25:17:36:15

Kaneenika Janakova-1500miles-25:15:01:35

William Sichel-1500 miles-25:15:42:57

Race Director's updates

Six runners made it past 60 miles. Vasu Duzhiy and Kobi Oren both surpassed 1700 miles- Kobi for the first time, Vasu the seventh time. Clouds hid a strong sun, but humidity being low kept it manageable for all. Kaneenika Janakova moved up to seventh place with a good 62+ miles. Smarana Puntigam rebounded from a week of ups and downs to be within a couple of miles of even par for the race.

Vasu Duzhiy-1700 miles-24:05:44:27

Kobi Oren-1700 miles-24:12:53:40

Sopan Tsekov-1500 miles-24:13:41:13

Surasa Mairer-1500 miles-24:15:26:15

Ushika Muckenhumer-1500 miles-24:17:20:55

Race Director's updates

It hit 90º F (29-30 C) today, with a strong sun and light breezes, enough to force people on holiday to the beach, but not enough to stop our splendid runners from applying their best to the task. Six runners made it past the 60-mile plateau, but only the first five are on pace to finish. Sopan Tsekov and Surasa Mairer are only three miles apart, in 3rdand 4th place , respectively, and both put up 62 mile days to pad their cushion. Ushika Muckenhumer has a ten-mile cushion on the needed pace to finish, and looks steady and ready to move along at fifth place.

Kaneenika Janakova had her best day since Day 13, also touching 62 miles. She is over 40 miles behind pace, but has the capability to claw back to even par by the last week if all goes well. William Sichel is just over 30 miles off the pace, and he, too, has the chops needed to bring back the deficit. We will see how the race plays out, and who has the determination to triumph over adversity- and themselves!

Good luck to all ultra-runners out there, and to lovers of self-transcendence. The surf is up!

Race Director's updates

Seven people made it past 60 miles today, with Vasu Duzhiy once again leading the group with 69.7 miles. He now owns a 32-mile lead over Kobi Oren, and appears to be on cruise control. Both men later passed the halfway point, and even 2500 km, to highlight their day.

Both women runners topped 60 miles, as did three other male stalwarts, but the most dominating and sad story of the day was the withdrawl from the race by walker extraordinare Yolanda Holder. She had large and painful blisters on both feet, and had visited a highly-rated podiatrist just this morning after several painful days of walking. Although severe, the blisters were not infected, and after thorough treatment, she opted out of the race and is off her feet for two weeks for healing. She was sad but determined to return to the race in a year or two, with toughened feet and a steely will to surpass her own best mark. We will miss Yolanda and her wonderful smile at the race, but the Race continues. Good Luck Yolanda, and see you in a few miles (kms).

Vasu Duzhiy- Halfway(1550 miles)- 22:02:19:15

2500 km – 22:03:05:51

Kobi Oren- Halfway(1550miles)- 22:09:05:26

2500 km – 22:09:55:21

William Sichel-1300 miles- 22:03:15:52

Kaneenika Janakova-1300 miles- 22:10:22:49

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin-1300 miles- 22:10:23:45

Race Director's updates

Six runners made it past 60 miles today as moderate temperatures and a high sun in the sky kept everyone moving well. There were a few exceptions, as the weight of the task and the fatigue acquired held back a few struggling athletes, whilst some could not continue for several hours due to injury.

Vasu Duzhiy continued his fine effort with another 68.05-mile day, stretching his lead over Kobi Oren to nearly 30 miles. Sopan Tsekov made the jump to third place with another solid 62-mile day. Surasa Mairer continues to lead the distaff side with a very good 61.46 miles, as well as remaining in fourth place. Ushika Muckenhumer continues to run well, building a small cushion of laps above the required mileage. The top six are still on pace to finish. William Sichel has started to whittle away his deficit with yet a third straight day at or near 62+miles. Hope springs eternal, as well as being like nectar to the aspirant of the higher realms. Let’s see who can reach for that lofty goal again, after the ups and downs of the first three weeks.

Vasu Duzhiy- 1500 miles-21:06:52:34

Kobi Oren- 1500 miles-21:12:30:03

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin-2000km-21:06:48:01

Kaneenika Janakova-2000km-21:11:02:12

Race Director's updates

Five people made it past 60 miles, but several of the runners have various problems, mostly due to the long gone heat wave from a few days ago. The cooler temperatures , clear air and pleasant breezes made it easy to keep going, if it was possible to move at all. Vasu Duzhiy has fashioned a 24-mile lead over Kobi Oren. Vasu is averaging 70.14 miles per day/112.88 km over the first three weeks of the race. His only competition is from Kobi, who is averaging 68.99 miles /111.03 km per day. Sopan Tsekov has moved into fourth place overall, with his consistently good running. Eleven straight days over 60.3 miles will usually keep you up in the standings. He has also been helped by the upward movement of Ushika Muckenhumer, who ran himself onto the plus column of mileage needed to finish. In all, six starters are on pace to finish. Good Luck to all ultrarunners.

Smarana Puntigam- 2000km-20:08:22:06

Sopan Tsekov-2000km-20:09:59:18

Surasa Mairer-2000km-20:10:31:22

Ushika Muckenhumer-2000km-20:13:51:47

Race Director's updates

Six of ten runners made it to sixty miles before the day ended, with Vasu Duzhiy leading all with 67.5 miles. He is over 22 miles clear of Kobi Oren. Sopan Tsekov climbed to within two laps of fourth placer Surasa Mairer with a solid 63.11-mile day. Ushika Muckenhumer cleared the line from behind pace to two laps ahead with his 61.46 mile journey. The top six runners are on pace to finish, which is good considering the difficult heat-wave, now passed. A few days of moderate temperatures and lower humidity should help everyone gather some strength, as we are one day away from three weeks in.

Race Director's updates

The sun was quite hot when cloud covers disappeared, a time to go to the beach or into an air-conditioned suite. Not so for runners of the 3100 Miler. Vasu Duzhiy widened his lead over Kobi Oren to almost 20 miles, yet only four runners went past 60 miles today. Sopan Tsekov and Ushika Muckenhumer continue to impress, both men are above cut-off territory. Fully half the field are in the black ink for overall totals, pointing to renewed fitness and deep resiliency. More later..

Vasu Duzhiy-1300 miles-18:08:10:02

Kobe Oren- 1300 miles-18:11:25:57

Race Director's updates

On a muggy, warm, sometimes overcast Independence Day, the thrill-seeking ten runners of the 3100 Mile Race continued their journey. Vasu Duzhiy continued to build the distance between he and Kobi Oren with a fine 68.05-mile jaunt. Both men passed the 2000km mark- Vasu for the seventh time, Kobi for the first. Six men and women exceeded 60 miles, including another mega performance from Ananda-Lahari Zuscin, who sliced the muggy air all day for 75.73 miles. The bombs started bursting in air just after dark and continued late into the wee hours. The runners in the 3100 Mile race have completed over 1/3rdof their sojourn. We hope the heat and humidity will go on vacation so that the talented ten can put up big numbers again, and stay above the line of demarcation, where joy is real and failure is lurking just below. Carry on, runners!!

Vasu Duzhiy-2000km-17:10:45:13

Kobi Oren-2000km-17:13:40:18

Ananda-Lahari Zuscin-1000 miles-17:01:19:21

Kaneenika Janakova-1000 miles-17:01:52:27

William Sichel-1000 miles-17:05:20:32

Race Director's updates

After five days of high temps and climbing humidity, the group of ten runners experienced the blahs and difficulty of the really long races. Your body is screaming for rest, your mind is almost full of doubt, and even your loyal helper has a quizzical look of ’what are you doing, how could you have signed up for such a torture test?’ both on their face and in their minds. Yet, the race is about recovery, moving forward, never backward, and almost looking for the bright moments to appear and guide your endless running laps. Attitude and acceptance are cornerstones to be embodied in your daily running menu. Doubt cannot build a home in you.

Only four runners could get over 60 miles today, yet, everyone tried to ignite the passions for running and reaching new goals- tiny little triumphs like smiling no matter the struggle, or working in those unused pairs of shoes into the rotation.

Vasu Duzhiy padded his lead by over four miles, running consistently. William Sichel, who in 2014 had to come back from being over 70 miles behind pace, found himself over 30 miles behind pace, but still ran a solid 60.4 mile day today. We always tell the athletes to never give up hope. Hope is like nectar, and can give us the impetus to carry-on, no matter the difficulty.

Surasa Mairer-1000miles-16:06:54:24

Sopan Tsekov-1000miles-16:12:01:12

Ushika Muckenhumer-1000miles-16:14:21:03

Yolanda Holder-1000miles-16:17:51:56

William Sichel-1500 km-16:02:29:21

The 28th Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

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