I Do Three Things.
I have written many, many times about the importance of accepting ourselves as athletes, as runners, as triathletes. I have written over and over about the importance of not downplaying our accomplishments–no matter how big or how seemingly small. To own the athletes we are. To work hard to get better… but be thankful right where […]
2017 Marine Corps Marathon – Team Logan & The Swim Bike Mom Race Report
Well, we did it. Team Logan crossed the finish line at “the People’s Marathon” — Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. — on Sunday, October 22, 2017 as a part of the Kyle Pease Foundation. We “beat the bridge” at Mile 20 by the cutoff, we crossed “the gauntlet” (Mile 22), and we made it […]
Go Time! Ready for that “First Marathon”
Tomorrow, the Swim Bike Family (all of us, plus my Swim Bike Parents)) head to our Nation’s Capitol for the Marine Corps Marathon. Originally, it was going to be just the four of us, but when I realized that my parents had never been to DC, I had to fix that one. So off we […]
Running after a Half Ironman
Marathon Training Update With Ironman 70.3 Augusta quickly in the rear view mirror, I was jolted back to marathon-training reality with a 6 mile run yesterday—four days after 70.3. For some, that might not be a big deal, but that’s the soonest I have done any sort of speed interval run after a half iron. […]
“Starting” Actually Isn’t the Hard Part
Everyone has probably heard the “courage to start” quote at this point in our lives. Jon Acuff has a new book out called Finish, and it’s all about how the courage to start isn’t really the game at all… it’s about how we must not only start—but also keep going and then FINISH what we set […]
Meredith: The Fat Shamer
Before I get into the visit I took into Crazy Town yesterday, I have to mention this. I don’t know if I wrote about the awesome fact that I killed 20 mile training run last week. TWENTY MILES, people. And yes, I am TOTALLY bragging about it OPENLY because if y’all know me… this is a huge […]
26.2 and 7.5 Weeks to Go
First and foremost… hearts and prayers going out to Texas and Houston. Ironman Foundation has asked that we share the relief efforts and what it is doing to help the community where many of its races are held. In a historic time of need, join us in supporting the Harvey relief efforts in three different […]
Marathon Training & The Giveaway: Week 5
Week 5 of official marathon training is complete. The Giveaway is also well under way – thank you to all who have participated! The Overall Life and Training Update I have run 43 miles in the last 8 days–which may not seem like a lot to some, but it is a LOT to many, and a […]
Meredith, a Marathon and a Race Chair: Week 4.5 of 17
Week 4 of official marathon training is in the books, and some of Week 5… And I have tired legos. But first, I know that you are ALL wondering how our lizard is doing. I’ll be honest, this pet was not on my list of favorites when we got him. He’s a bearded dragon, and you […]