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

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The 27th Annual Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

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