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.

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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

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 

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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 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  

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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

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

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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

Namitabha Arsic and Andreas Puntigam scoffed at the heat and ran 65.8560 and 64.7584 miles, respectively, to carve up the rest of the field. Trishul Cherns reached 1300 miles for the third time (22+16:31:47). Later in the evening stiff breezes snuck into the area and cooled things down a little, paving the way for the  athletes to get their miles.

Photo: Abichal surveying the enormous task in front of him.

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matt boulton... ultra man - our hero
Aussie... Aussie... Aussie... Go hard or go home - All the Sydney family are behind you matt! all.... ? of us... well, there's me mate... and thats enough .
I am tremendously proud of you myself dear brother - you are a shining example to which we can only aspire... enjoy the view from the mountain top - you are special, very dear and special!!
bread... i will fly over to help you recover especially... thats now 2 jars of vegemite - one for mr wilson and one for our new champion!
if there is anything you need - get a message to me - shoes, $ whatever (ok?!!)

Brad

The broiler temperature went up to 95ºF. Namitabha led the group again with 63.6608 miles, a remarkable achievement considering the dreadful heat and humidity. He passed 1300 miles (20+01:21:03 ) for the seventh time. Andreas and Suprabha hung on for 60 miles. The others struggled or survived. Matt had his best day since the first, reaching 53.2336 miles. Trishul said, “ Is this torture or what?”. Not really, If you love or at least tolerate it. It won’t be this hot forever. Tomorrow, some relief. Only thirty days to go.

Photo: Suprabha logging up the miles.

Prolonged showers in the A.M. slowed the runners a little, but they fought back to regain their status. Namitabha led the way again with 63.66 miles. He was followed closely by Andreas  (61.4656 ), Suprabha(1164.0048), and Trishul (60.9168). A brief cool spell in the evening helped the runners in their quest. Tomorrow  the heat  is on again!

Namitabha Arsic continues to widen his lead with another 65.30 mile day. The clear, not too hot conditions seemed to help everyone. Andreas Puntigam went through the 1000 mile mark (16+00:27:38) for the third time in his running career. Suprabha Beckjord  followed a few hours later, reaching 1000 miles for the fourteenth time, (16+04:58:40),a great achievement. She eventually was the only other runner to top 60 miles today. Andreas was close with 59.81 miles.

Namitabha Arsic increased his lead to over 30 miles with a solid 62.56 mile effort. Suprabha was again the only other person over 60 miles as she moves up the mileage board. Stefan Warum has an infected foot and a fever, so he will be on the sidelines until he is allowed to run again. The sky had hazy sunshine, with nary a breeze