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Day 7, September 5, 2023

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
6 September

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

The summer season is still touching the New York area with intense heat, and the possibility of hurricanes pushing up the coast, if the worse things might happen. However, the super-long distance runners are just taking one day at a time.

Andrea Marcato,  Italy’s hero, and Taiwan’s new distance speedster Tsai Wen-Ya retained their first and second places. No surprise in third overall, in 92º heat, Wei-Ming Lo moved in the common position, reaching 68 miles and smiling over his movement through the heat.  

Mahasatya Janczak from Poland and Adrian Papuc from Romania held their fourth and fifth positions and seemed smooth throughout the boiling afternoon heat.          

Tomorrow supposedly will be very hot, with temps moving towards 95º and more difficulties. After the two approaching heat days, cooler temps and rain will replace the mid-summer tests.

Further Reading

Day 6 - September 4, 2023

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
5 September

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.
Lo Wei Ming
Lo Wei Ming - Day 7

In the historical list of long-distance runners and their events, to this day, the six day is the most often found in our sport. The 3100-mile race is multiple “six days” placed together-sometimes as many as eight or nine of them together. Yet, this combined activity has become commonplace to these athletes.

The multiple days together becomes the reality of the 3100, but the ‘shorter ‘ distance is a springboard in the beginning of the event, to the forefront of the new distance, the vastness, which becomes the reality. Remember - a world class individual record of 16 finishes of the 3100 for men, and 13 in a row for women, shows us the distant goals, which becomes the reality to the Seeker Runner of the 3100 Mile Race. The future moves on!  

Here are the Six Day totals for our 14 runners this year, so far.  

  1. Andrea Marcato-  470.014 miles/ 765.365 km/ 78.335 ave per day
  2. Wen-Ya Tsai- 427.756 miles/688.407km/ 71.292ave. per day
  3. Adrian Papuc- 396.497miles/639.101 km/ 66.082ave per day
  4. Mahasatya Janczak-391.013 miles/629.275 km/ 65.168 ave per day
  5. Wei-Ming Lo- 388.387 miles/623.097 km/ 64.529 ave per day
  6. Yang Huang-Lan- 378.400 miles/608.975 km/ 63.066 ave per day 
  7. Vasu Duzhiy- 377.852 miles/608.093km/62.975  ave per day
  8. Milan Javornicky- 367.988 miles/592.297km/61.331 ave per day
  9. Harita Davies- 367.432 miles/591.324 km/ 61.238 ave per day
  10. Jason Lester- 359.296 miles/578.086 km/ 59.867 ave per day
  11. Susan Marshall- 355.915 miles/572.790 km/ 59.319 ave per day
  12. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin-352.625 miles/567.495 km/ 58.771ave pr day
  13. Kaneenika Janakova- 346.044 miles/556.904km/ 57.674 ave per day
  14. Stutisheel Lebedev- 334.527 miles/538.370km/ 55.754 ave per day

Day 5 - 3100 Mile Race

By Sahishnu Szczesiul
4 September

The first of five warm days touched upon the long-distance runners, as the temps passed 90ºF. The energy from Day 1 has continued through the fifth day, and lots of cool drinks and ice were added to the fray.  

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The fast runners continued to test themselves and search for the fastest way to remain cool. Here are the lists of miles/km and laps acquired throughout the days: 

Wen Ya Tsai

  1. Andrea Marcato- 397.056 miles/638.983km/ 724 laps
  2. Wen-Ya Tsai- 359.206miles/578.086km/ 655 laps
  3. Adrian Papuc- 333.979miles/527.487km/ 609 laps
  4. Mahasatya Janczak- 330.689miles/ 532.192km/ 509 laps
  5. Wei-Ming Lo- 323.559miles/520.718km/ 590 laps
  6. Vasu Duzhiy- 318.623 miles/ 512.775km/ 591 laps
  7. Yang Huang-Lan (Nina)-316.430miles/509.245 km/ 577 laps
  8. Milan Javornicky- 315.881 miles/ 508.351 km/ 576 laps
  9. Susan Marshall- 309.301 miles/ 497.771 km/ 564 laps
  10. Harita Davies- 307.107 miles/ 494.241 km/ 560 laps
  11. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin- 306.011 miles/492.476 km/ 558 laps
  12. Jason Lester- 302.172 miles/ 486.298km/ 551 laps
  13. Kaneenika Janakova- 285.719 miles/459.821 km/ 521 laps
  14. Stutisheel Lebedev- 273.654 miles/ 440.404 km/ 499 laps

Further reading

Day 4 - 3100 Mile Race 2023

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
3 September

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

The top six runners have maintained their positions, or changed by small amounts either up or down. The other eight are carrying on, with the hopes that running long every day will kick in and be the next possible athletic miracle. It seems that all fourteen athletes are devoted, in so many ways. We as observers tend to watch for the fastest, the most smooth or the most outstanding runner since the longest race first became a thing in 1997. 

If you are ready to find out: To no surprise, the three-time winner of the longest race has put on his fastest shoes since Day 1, Andrea Marcato reached 300 miles today: 108:16:44; plus 20 laps later-500km: 21:34:36.          

  • Wen-Ya Tsai totalled-290.11 miles, second overall (23:29:19). She is setting the women’s standard this year.         
  • Adrian Papuc reached 275.30 miles for third place overall.         
  • Mahasatya Janczak reached 270.91 miles and looks stronger every day.          
  • Wei-Ming Lo reached 268.17 miles and looks more relaxed.         
  • Vasu Duzhiy reached 265.98 miles and is getting stronger. 

We will see who gets through the first few weeks without any serious problems. Mental or physical

Further reading

Day 3

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
2 September

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.
  • Ananda Lahari
  • Kaneenika

Andrea Marcato passed 250 miles, averaging 83.3 miles for the first three days. 1st lady and 2nd overall Wen-Ya Tsai has also had a great start and has steadily worked her way to 222 miles.

Lo Wei-Ming, Yang Huang-Lan and Tsai Wen-Ya
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Milan Javornicky starting his first 3100 Mile Race in NY. In 2020 (Salzburg) he completed 2713.50 miles
Harita Davies with helpers.

Further reading

Day 2 - 3100 Mile Race 2023

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
1 September

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

The weather was clear today, with breezes and a few wind gusts. The runners, after a very good first day were under the pressure from their bodies expecting to resume the same spirited effort. It is a test of a long day and less sleep and lesser relaxation. Yes, the experienced will just begin going when the starter says go.

Wei Ming
Lo Wei Ming

By the end of 2 days, the talented maintained their start. Andrea Marcato, after a blistering first day of 88.29 miles, resumed with 82.809 miles to reach 171.6 total miles for Day 2.  Adrian Papuc moved into second with a fine day of 73.4 miles, reaching 149.7 total. The big surprise was the second day for Wen-Ya Tsai who ran 132 laps to strengthen her overall place of third, reaching 148.7 miles. Her strength and steadiness brought her already ahead of the other women. and several of the men. Her inspired friend Wei-Ming Lo finished with 144.230 miles, and looked as young as ever for a 59 year-old.

Tsai Wen-Ya

Of course, there is a hidden dilemma to a second fine day in a row. History often shows observers noting that it takes anywhere from 10 to 15 days to lessen the pain and bring a super-long multiday runner to becoming ready and able to continue. The mind wants to stop, but the heart and soul say - “No way we stop”. This is the truth in a way. If the mind says “Go”, then you are ready. Just check to make sure the body is ready, too.

100 Mile Splits – top seven

  1.  Andrea Marcato       26:20:43
  2.  Adrian Papuc            28:56:19
  3.  Mahasatya Janczak   29:54:26
  4.  Wei-Ming Lo              34:48:42      
  5.  Wen-Ya Tsai              35:07:12
  6.  Vasu Duzhiy              35:39:53
  7.   Milan Javornicky      36:58:30     

Further reading

Day 1 - 3100 Mile Race

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
31 August

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

With the largest group of people to see the longest race begin again, the 27th Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race started off with the cheering and screaming for the 14 heroes who dared to test the impossible. 200+ people can wake anyone up at 6:00am. It was a thrill for them as for the runners

The three-time winner Andrea Marcato from Italy and the famous Taiwanese speedster We-Ming Lo took the 5 youngsters to bear (first timers) as they ran if chased by a tiger.  A light rain storm came through a few hours later, but the late summer sunshine reappeared to clean the air for all 14 runners. Nine men and five women did their best to calm their nerves and figure out the 0.548406 mile course (882.573 k).

After six or seven hours the fastest started to reach around the course with precision.

The veterans and sterling newcomers garnered the best totals on Day One:

  1. Andrea Marcato, Italy:     88.2933 miles/ 142.094 km
  2. Vasu Duzhiy, Russia:         77.325 miles/ 124.442 km
  3. Adrian Papuc, Romania: 77.325 miles/ 124.442 km
  4. Wei-Ming Lo, Taiwan:      77.325 miles/ 124.442 km
  5. Wen-Ya Tsai Taiwan:       76.228 miles/ 122.677 km (top lady)
  6. Mahasatya Janczak, Poland 75.131 miles/ 120.912 km
  7. Milan Javornicky, Cze Rep 71.292 miles 114.734 km
  8. Jason Lester, USA                    70.195 miles/ 112.969 km
  9. Huang-Lan Yang, (Nina) Taiwan  68.550 miles/ 110.321 km
  10. Susan Marshall, New Zealand       68.002 miles/ 109.439 km
  11. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin, Slovakia  68.002 miles/ 109.439 km  
  12. Stutisheel Lebedev, Ukraine           66.905 miles/ 107.674 km
  13. Kaneenika Janakova, Slovakia        65.808 miles/ 105.908 km
  14. Harita Davies, New Zealand/ USA    65.808 miles/ 105.908 km

Good start for all. Please follow the runners as they test themselves

Adrian and Mahasatya

Susan Marshall passes the singers on the course

Further reading

Start of 3100 Mile Race 2023

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
30 August

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.
  • Day One
  • The Start
  • Start of the Race
  • Just before the start

This morning the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race began in Jamaica, Queens. A large crowd of well-wishers saw the 14 runners 9 men and five women begin their epic journey. This will spend the next 52 days  covering the .5488 of a mile (883.207km) as they seek to cover the necessary distance of 59.618 miles/ 95.946 km per day.

More to come.

Start
The Start of the 3100 Mile Race

Further reading

The 27th Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race - coming up!

By Sahishnu Szczesiul
19 August

On August 30, 2023 begins the world's longest race. 14 runners - 9 men and five women, will begin the 52 day test of running and recovering.

Each runner will start the event at 6:00 am local time, and attempt to make their abilities respond to the difficulty of that day, that hour, or that moment.

Remember, they are running a course around and around, the course being .5488 of a mile (883.207km). The runners have 18 hours to reach the necessary distance of 59.618 miles/ 95.946 km per day. The midnight stoppage is the endless touch of 'Hurry up and finish'....

Follow the race every day, who knows what will happen and who will designate the movements to come.

Further reading

2023 Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
19 May

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.
  • Andrea Marcato Wins the 2022 Edition
  • Finishers from the 2022 Edition

The following runners have been accepted for 2023 race:

  1. Andrea Marcato, Italy                           
  2. Milan Javornicky, Czech Republic
  3. Adrian Papuc, Romania
  4. Mahasatya Janczak, Poland                     
  5. Stutisheel Lebedev, Ukraine
  6. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin, Slovakia
  7. Yang Huang-Lan, Taiwan                     
  8. Susan Marshall, New Zealand          
  9. Kaneenika Janakova, Slovakia                   
  10. Lo Wei-Ming, Taiwan
  11. Vasu Duzhiy, Russia                       
  12. Tsai Wen-Ya, Taiwan                     
  13. Jason Lester, USA
  14. Harita Davies, New Zealand

 

Final Results for 3100 Mile Race 2022

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
27 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

The eleven runners of the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

Finishing times

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43 days 03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45 days 16:28:47
  3. Lo Wei-Ming: 46 days 15:01:43
  4. Vasu Duzihy 48 days 10:59:02
  5. Susan Marshall: 50 days 16:23:53
  6. Stutisheel Lebedev: 51 days 15:37:47
  7. Huang Lan Yang - 3,000.2 miles
  8. Stephen Redfern - 2728 miles
  9. Kaneenika Janakova - 2658.9 miles
  10. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin - 2637.5 miles
  11. Nirbhasa Magee - 1543.2 miles

Further reading

Stutisheel Lebedev finishes on the last day of the 3100 Mile Race

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
26 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

After 52 days, the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race was brought to an end with 11 runners all completing their own personal goals of self-transcendence. Between them the runners completed 31,166 miles in the space of just a few weeks. Stutisheel Lebedev, from Ukraine, completed his goal of 3100 miles in the final evening, bringing his total of finishes to ten.

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Stutisheel Lebedev crosses the finish line.

The sixth runner to finish.

Several of the finishers.

 

 

Family photo

Last five minutes of the race.

Finishing times:

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43 : days 03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45 days 16:28:47
  3. Lo Wei-Ming: 46 days 15:01:43
  4. Vasu Duzihy 48 days 10:59:02
  5. Susan Marshall: 50 days 16:23:53
  6. Stutisheel Lebedev: 51 days 15:37:47
  7. Huang Lan Yang - 3,000.2 miles
  8. Stephen Redfern - 2728 miles
  9. Kaneenika Janakova - 2658.9 miles
  10. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin - 2637.5 miles
  11. Nirbhasa Magee - 1543.2 miles

Further reading

 

Day 52 - Susan Marshall Finishes

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
25 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

At her first attempt at the distance, Susan Marshall from New Zealand finished the 3100 Mile Race in a time of 50 days 16h 23m 53s. She is the first woman and fifth place overall.

susan finish

The moment Susan Marshall finished the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race.

2022 Women's Champion.

3,100 miles (4,989 km) is 5,649 laps of the 0.5488 mile course.

susan-harita

Susan Marshal being honoured by Harita Davies also from New Zealand and a three-time finisher.

A moment of contemplation after nearly 51 days of running.

Seven runners will continue for one more day, today being the last day of the race. Stutisheel Lebedev needs 'just' 57 miles to finish the 3100 Miles and if the day goes well, he should hope to finish late in the evening.

Finishing times:

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43 : days 03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45 days 16:28:47
  3. Lo Wei-Ming: 46 days 15:01:43
  4. Vasu Duzihy 48 days 10:59:02
  5. Susan Marshall: 50 days 16:23:53
  6. Stutisheel Lebedev: 51 days 15:37:47

Further reading

Day 51 - Susan Marshall finishes: 50d 16h 23m 53s

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
24 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

With just two days to go, there is no let-up in the intensity for the runners as the remaining participants seek to fulfil their goals. Leading woman Susan Marshal had the day's top mileage with 64 miles. It leaves her needing just 63 miles to complete the 3100 Miles and the prospect of a possible finish late Monday evening (estimated finish time 11.00p m). Stutisheel also managed 62 miles which leaves him set to finish on the last day.

In the last week of the race, Huang Lan Yang has been hampered by a knee injury. It means she will not quite be able to finish the 3100 Miles but she continues to do what she can and happily stays on the course. Video in slideshow of passing 2,900 miles

Stephen Redfern checks his mileage with a counter.

Stephen shares his thoughts on what he has learnt during the race.

Ananda-Lahari shares his insights on his race

What makes a runner return here for 18 consecutive 3100-mile challenges?

Nirbhasa and Kaneenika continue to accumulate the miles.

Finishing times so far

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43 days 03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45 days 16:28:47
  3. Lo Wei-Ming: 46 days 15:01:43
  4. Vasu Duzihy 48 days 10:59:02
  5. Susan Marshall: 50 days 16:23:53

Further reading

Day 50 Vasu Duzihy Finishes

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
23 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

Yesterday, Vasu Duzihy finished his tenth 3100 Mile Race in a time of 48 days 10:59:10

vasu

Vasu is an exemplary presence at the 3100 Mile Race. The quiet and modest runner is frequently seen spending time to encourage other runners who are going through difficult periods. It is his tenth finish from ten starts. He has won the race on three occasions.

vasu

Takasumi Senoo, Asprihanal Aalto, Vasu Duzihy and Andrea Marcato

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The finish celebrations

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A good crowd celebrated Vasu's finish.

Vasu from St Petersburg, Russia with friends from Oneness-Dream Boat Shore. The name Sri Chinmoy gave to the former Republics of the Soviet Union.

Vasu with Sasha his main helper for the race.

Before the finish

Vasu's finish

Finishing times so far

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43 days 03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45 days 16:28:47
  3. Lo Wei-Ming: 46 days 15:01:43
  4. Vasu Duzihy 48 days 10:59:2

Further reading

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Day 49 - Vasu Set to Finish Today at *** 4:30 PM ***

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
22 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

vasu

Vasu Duzihy is just 44 miles from reaching 3,100 miles and is scheduled to finish later today. The 55 year-old from St Petersburg, Russia will successfully complete his tenth race from ten starts. He is a former winner of three editions.

Stutisheel Lebedev was the day's leader with 65 miles - a very welcome total as he seeks to catch up lost ground to finish within the next four days. He needs 241 miles from the last four days, an average of 60.1.

First place woman Susan continues her impressive debut race with a 63 mile day, she is just 189 miles from reaching the goal.

Race Director Rupantar shares his thoughts on the race

(This video was recorded on day 40)

Kaneenika Janakova the women's record holder for 3100 miles has had a tough race but continues her consistent determined effort, passing another 50 mile day. Ananda-Lahari Zuscin, Nirbhasa Magee and Stephen Redfern will also not be able to reach the goal of 3100 miles this time around, but cheerfully continue seeking their own personal self-transcendence.

Huang Lan Yang has had a tough week and needs 235 miles from the last four days. That is an average of 58.75 miles day. It is doable, but for the debut 3100 Mile Runner with 48 days of running in the legs, it will take all her reserves and determination to get over the finish line.

Finishing times so far

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43 days 03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45 days 16:28:47
  3. Lo Wei-Ming: 46 days 15:01:43

Vasu is expecting to finish at approx 4:45 PM today (Oct 22)

Further reading

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Day 48 - Lo Wei Ming Finishes!

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
21 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

Lo Wei Ming finished his second consecutive 3100 Mile Race in a new personal best and Taiwanese national record of 46 days 15 hours 01:43. An amazing runner and ambassador for his home in Taiwan, Lo Wei Ming has inspired all at the race with his determination and cheerful demeanour. Ably helped throughout the race by his wife Mei, he finished last evening to great joy.

The last lap of 5,649 laps!

Crossing the finish line.

Enjoying the moment.

Three great champions with Mei - Wei Ming's wife and helper.

Takasumi Senoo (2021 finisher) and Huang Yan Lang with Lo Wei Ming.

The energy of a finish gives extra inspiration to those still out on the course.

Stutisheel Lebedev was the best of the day with 64 miles as he seeks to catch up a few missing miles to finish before the end of day 52. Vasu is just shy of 3,000 miles and should finish within a day and half.

Finishing times so far

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43:03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45:16:28:47
  3. Lo Wei-Ming: 46:15:01:43

Further reading

Day 47 - Asprihanal Aalto's sixteenth finish

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
20 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

Towards the end of day 46, Ashprihanal Aalto, the current world record holder, finished his sixteenth 3100 Mile Race - a record number of finishes. His time was 45 days 6h 28m 47s

Asprihanal Aalto shares his thoughts on the race.

The statisfaction and joy of finishing the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race for the sixteenth time.

asprihanal

Tejvan interviewed by one of the runners Stutisheel.

Lo Wei Ming was the day's top runner with 66.4 miles and is now just a day's running away from finishing. Susan Marshall ran another 60+ mile day to bring the finish line closer in view. 2nd place woman Huang Lan Yang ran 58 miles yesterday and after 46 days is averaging 59.8 miles, which still gives her a very small margin in the daily average needed to finish (59.6 miles)

Finishing times so far

  1. Andrea Marcato: 43:03:20:27
  2. Ashprihanal Aalto: 45:16:28:47

Further reading

 

Day 46

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
19 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

Ashprihanal Aalto has been picking up the pace in recent days in an effort to finish by Wednesday evening. Ashprihanal, the course record holder, managed 72 miles yesterday as he finishes the race strongly.

Asprihanal takes a time out to advertise his finish.

Lo Wei Ming also managed a 70+ mile day as he finishes the race strongly.

Vasu Duzihy is on course to finish his tenth 3100 Mile Race. The former three times winner talks about how he begins the day with prayers and meditations to get in the right frame of mind for this dauntless challenge.

Stephen Redfern managed another consecutive 60 mile + day.

Susan Marshall passed 2,700 miles with another 60 plus mile day and looks set to finish before the end of the race. The second-place lady, Huang Lan Yang will also pass 2,700 miles today as she seeks to keep up with the finishing schedule.

Further reading

Day 45 - Andrea Marcato wins the 2022 edition of the 3100 Mile Race

By Tejvan Pettinger author bio »
18 October

About the author:

Tejvan organises short-distance running and cycling races for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in his home city of Oxford. He is also a very good cyclist, having won the National hill climb championships in 2013 and finished 3rd in the National 100 Mile Time Trials in 2014.

Day 44, saw Andrea Marcato has won the 2022 edition of Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race in a time of 43 days 3h 20m 27s. His remarkable achievement is his third consecutive win, and another impressive time, averaging over 71 miles since he began on 4 September.\

Andrea finish video.

Andrea Marcato finishes the race

The last lap of 5,649. (The course is 0.5488 mile loop)

Two great champions

Andrea with Lo Wei Ming and his supporters.

Elsewhere in the race, it was a good day for Asprihanal Aalto and Lo Wei Ming who both got close to 70 miles and also passed 2,900 miles. Both men are now close to finishing. Susan Marshall continued her good race with 61 miles and is set to finish. Huang Lan Yang managed 57 miles yesterday and is still just about on course for a maiden finish. Stutisheel with another 63.1 mile race is also seeking to catch up his missing miles to hopefully finish all 3,100 miles by the end of day 52.

Further reading