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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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