Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race

The finished Finn

Utpal’s blog from July 21, 2010. This is the 4th year that Atmavir has found himself celebrating his birthday at the 3100 mile race.  For him it is birthday number 32, and though most of us could scarce think of doing what he is doing on such a day, it is safe to say he would rather be no other place than where he is right now. Read more

Today Asprihanal was the first one to reach 3000 miles. His time is 44 days +16.48.27. Only 100 miles to go!

The last few days have been a little cooler, and the runners don’t have to struggle with heat. Galya has been very steady. He says if last year he was dreaming of so many things after finishing, now he’s looking forward to only one thing – to sleep to his heart’s content. Together with Asprihanal they will finish on Thursday, July 29. Dharbasana is through with his hamstring problems. He’s been running for 3 consecutive days. Yesterday he even led the day with 70 miles! Now he is pushing real hard to finish before the cutoff, August 3. Today is the 3^rd anniversary of Parvati’s singing group getting a name “Enthusiasm Awakeners” from Sri Chinmoy. Traditionally, they give a lot of presents to each runner: a T-shirt with a runner’s name, an Enthusiasm thermal mug, a few sweetmeats. In celebration of the anniversary, there were many skits performed by Asprihanal and myself, Asprihanal and Antaraloy, Purna-Samarpan, Pushkar and Dharbasana, Surasa. Purna-Samarpan: Why do birds always fly to the south in winter? Because it would be too far to run. However, the best joke belonged to Pushkar and Dharbasana. Pushakar (wearing a wig) is powdering his forehead and looking in a mirror. Dharbasana: Dear, have you decided  yet  to participate in 3100 miles next year? Pushkar: I’m making up my mind