Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race 2017 – Daily Updates – Day 29 – Alan Young

Harita Davie
Harita Davie Phot by Alan Young

Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race 2017 – Daily Updates – Day 29

Daily Diary
Sunday 17th July – Day 29

A lovely day for running, if you are able !!
Something has swept through, giving some stomach problems. Medics are not sure what it is, for its affecting some runners but all, some handlers, but not all , and a RD (who misses only his second shift in 21 years). It was mayhem at one point with 4 athletes off the circuit. Yolanda, Harita, Nidhruvi, and Smarana. Not sure about Ananda-Lahari who had many many breaks and walked very slowly. Their laps for the day reflect the extent of their problems. So severe for some it will have ruined there chances of finishing in 52 days.
This just shows how unique the event is, and how demanding it can be. Also you really not only have to run the course, but run the conditions, and if they suit you, squeeze out extra laps, for “money in the bank”.

The front two remain healthy, and 3rd placed Nirbhasa has not quite recovered, but has the days best laps with 115 laps.

Crew Chief

Race Links

Race website: Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race
Live webcam on Youtube
Race Charts: Race charts and statistics
Utpal Marshall’s Perfection-Journey Day 29: A Rainbow Opportunity
Yolanda Holder Facebook
Race photos 2017
Sri Chinmoy Ultra race photos
Sri Chinmoy’s website: Sri Chinmoy.org


Multidays.com The home of multiday running news and events.


About Alan Young 30 Articles
Alan Young is in New York at the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race 2017 and is sending news from the race from his unique position as Crew Chief. Alan has been crewing top athletes in ultra and multiday events for many years and had planned to crew for William Sichel who withdrew at the last minute as his wife, Elizabeth, had cancer and who passed away two weeks into the race. From his trackside role Alan is able to share his thoughts and insights on the runners and along with daily interviews by Utpal Marshall at Perfection-Journey.org, will help provide access to all online data of life at the race.

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