Day 9: Moderation in All Things

The Group of Eight are moving along nicely, reaching fitness, overcoming small injuries or blisters, and finding a rhythm that is essential for multi-day progress. The Race that requires ‘wicked’ good discipline, attention to detail, and a steely determination, also allows for ‘light’ moments, when the childlike play adds to the lap total. Every time your mind takes a backseat it seems to lessen the stress, or, at least enlivens the conversation, which, in itself, is a good thing.

Case in point, the falsified certificate of appreciation by a sneaky helper or two led to laps of cute, or innocent banter- aka- the mythical level made us all laugh. Hence, Ashprihanal Aalto quipped, while heading towards a fine 71.34 mile day, and fourth consecutive Day Leader honor, that the subject person on the falsified document was asked’ how many pushups he did. Answer: ‘All of them’.  

Mr Vasu Duzhiy rebounded from a rare off day with 65.3 miles. The humble champion also reached the 1000km split for the 10thtime in his running career. In all, 7 of 8 made it to and beyond 60 miles, even as the temps climbed to the mid-80’s, with a rise in humidity as well. Finally, Harita Davies is knocking on the door of 7thplace with her fourth straight 60+ day. Smiles Indeed.

Vasu Duzhiy- 1000km- 8:17:00:55