Жаргал Базаров

Spotlight portrait of Zhargal Bazarov (@user-2129): from his first run in the URX standings to marathon distance in a month, four absolute wins, two unfinished virtual challenges of 280+ km — and a second countdown to the Moscow Marathon.

August 5

Open from 1 to 21 August. After five days the men are led by Priyeshkin (82 km) and Muzurov (74 km); sixth is league newcomer Tindikov. Among the women, Dmitrieva and Shcherbakova. The field is only just opening up.

August 5

Mid-season check for Season 262 — 94 athletes, 1,310 runs, 11,803 km across 8 races. Volume leaders vs. efficiency runners, the May 3 marathon day, ultra outliers, and what the second half decides.

May 16