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June 28th, Jowan: Photos day 15

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June 28, Utpal: To Watch Such Dedication

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Sahishnu becomes animated as he speaks about the heavy rains that swept across the area last night. He and Sandhani have long had the jobs of watching over the race during the dwindling hours of evening. At midnight they put the race to bed and will not find their own beds for many hours after.

To demonstrate the force of the rain and wind, he stretches out his arms and than sweeps them forward. A gesture that conveys the full breadth and depth of the deluge that had to have made the race for much of the late night even more than the challenging experience it already is.

It was estimated that about 3 inches of rain fell in the period leading up to midnight when the race shut down for the day. “It was miserable and still someone like Ashprihanal, Galya, and Atmavir can go over 70 miles. It just shows you their athletic brilliance at the same time under complete control of the various elements. It was thrilling to watch.” Jowan2 Read more http://perfectionjourney.org/2015/06/28/june-28-to-watch-such-dedication/#more-44521

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June 27, Utpal: Every Day a Miracle

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“Every day out here is a miracle for me. I am just going to keep going as far as I can. Hopefully it is enough to finish. If it is not than every day has been great.”

This morning when I ask Grahak how he feels his first reaction is a very large sigh. For most of the last week his mileage results have been stellar but the physical concerns that he brought to the block have refused to go away. He says this morning at least he has been experiencing some mental turmoil. Frustrated that the easy flow of pain free running has not yet made him a consistent friend and companion.

“I have got some real problems. I am trying to sort each one out, one at a time.” “I have a bit of a sore calf but it is getting better.” Then as if it was an every day occurrence he mentions he had a fever the night before. This morning he took many laps before his noticeable limp went away. “I am having real problems with a hip injury. I knew I had it before I came. It is really playing on my mind a bit.” Quite often Grahak has a unique facial expression. I ask him about it. “I guess that is when I focus inwardly. The more I do it the better.” Photo by Jowan 2007 Read more http://perfectionjourney.org/2015/06/27/june-27-every-day-a-miracle/#more-44463