It was a supported effort. They carried water in a blatter, and 1 down sweater, and fleece pants and a wool hat, and radios. The theory being that if one got hurt the other could run for help. At the major points, there was food for them to eat, the clock continued to run. In a few sections they had family or friends running with them. It was a low key event didn't want much publicity about it, I was just curious about if it was a record. I have only seen one thing in Dee Molenaar book in regards to 28.5 hours. I just think it is an accomplishment, if it is a record or not who cares.