Day 31

In previous editions of the 3100 Mile race, the runners have had to contend with the stultifying heat of a New York mid summers, with temperatures rising upwards towards 100 degrees. Moving the race to the fall has this year, brought a different kind of challenge from Mother Nature, with one of the wettest races in living memory.

From a practical point of view running through the incessant rain brings many practical challenges for the runners who are fighting wet feet and clothes. But, this race is all about transcending whatever a runner faces, so our eleven runners keep going, smiling through the rain and clocking up as many miles as they can.

“He is happy
Because every day he tries
And actually does
A little more than he thinks he can.”

– Sri Chinmoy

The weather forecast suggests one more day of heavy rain, but then hopefully dry conditions will return.

Andrea is continuing his good run of form, Asprihanal has been picking up the pace after a difficult few days and Nirbhasa has been back out on the course.

Stephen Redfern has new helpers, with his parents flying over from Australia to help the remainder of his race. As Stephen says "it will be a massive new experience for them."

Further reading

Race Photos at Sri Chinmoy Ultra

Race videos at Vimeo

Photos and Videos at Instagram