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Location:

Saint George,UT,United States

Member Since:

May 21, 2007

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Local Elite

Running Accomplishments:

15:28 5K, 31:25 10K, 1:07:11 Half-Marathon, 2:21:45 Marathon, 2008 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials - DNF = bummer!, 50k - 3:59:03, 50 mile - 7:56:00

Short-Term Running Goals:

Sub 1:10 half by the summer.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Enjoy running and fight off heart disease or diabetes that has been passed on for many generations. Try and break the cycle.

Personal:

I am currently 39 years old. I have a 11 year old girl, Norah, a 9 year old boy, Oliver, and a 6 year old girl, Myla, who are wonderful. I am a SPED Teacher at Desert Hills High School in St. George, Utah. I also coach the cross country and track teams at Desert Hills High.
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Saucony Type A (2) Lifetime Miles: 63.00
Nike Pegasus 35 (Blue) Lifetime Miles: 366.75
Nike Pegasus 34 Lifetime Miles: 562.95
Nike Pegasus 34 Coral Lifetime Miles: 611.90
Nike Pegasus 34 Coral 2 Lifetime Miles: 308.95
Asics DS Trainer 24 Lifetime Miles: 77.50
Hoka Clifton 7 Blue Lifetime Miles: 336.05
Hoka Clifton 7 Black Lifetime Miles: 435.55
Hoka Carbon X Lifetime Miles: 263.50
New Balance Fresh Foam Trail Lifetime Miles: 97.50
Hoka Clifton 7 Blue (2) Lifetime Miles: 459.15
Hoka Clifton 7 - Gray Lifetime Miles: 341.00
Brooks Adrenaline (Blue) Lifetime Miles: 134.80
Saucony Kinvara (new) Lifetime Miles: 36.00
Hoka Clifton 8 Lifetime Miles: 111.75
Brooks Launch 8 Lifetime Miles: 96.75
Sat, Oct 02, 2010
Total Distance
17.00

What a day.  I was feeling pretty good going into this race and was optimistic I could do well.  I didn't race at all in 2009 because I was injured and then in 2010 (coming back from injury) I slowly wanted to work into it.  I hit some solid workouts throughout the year but didn't race as much as I would have liked.  Still felt like it would be good today.

The horn went off and the pace was nice and relaxed.  Clyde, Dave, Pepi Petersen, Peter Vail, Aaron Metler, Daniel Moody, and me were in the lead pack.  Everything felt great for the first part of the race.  Aaron took off at Veyo but he was still within reach.  Dave and Daniel pushed the pace a little bit but I wanted to relax.  I was sitting in 4th place just before the half and then passed Daniel Moody about half a mile before the half.  I slowly started to pick it up right after the half  and was in 3rd place about 100 yards behind Dave passing mile 16.  This is when everything went south.  About a quarter of a mile before mile 17, my stomach tightened up and then hamstrings, quads, and calves tightened up worse than it has ever happened before.  I slowed the pace a little but my body was not responding.  I knew it would have been a drudge march for the last 9 miles.  I stopped at mile 17 and tried to stretch but the nurse said I should lay down on the cot.  As soon as this happened, I felt pain all up and down my legs.  I started to get a little cold and they put a blanket on me.  It was really hot with the weather so I am not sure what happened.  I was really embarrassed waiting for the shuttle to take me back down to the finish line.  Hopefully that doesn't ever happen again.  It took them over an hour and a half to come and get me. 

I sat and watched everyone go by and knew that my day was over.  I am not sure if it was the heat or if it was something else.  I don't want to make excuses and will just accept the fact that I didn't get it done today.  It really has been a frustrating last 2 years with running.  I feel like I have some good races left in the legs so I will try and learn from this and move on.  At least I can still walk.

Big congrats to Aaron for winning the race.  He totally deserved it and I couldn't be happier for him.  He has trained very good this year.

Saucony Fastwitch 4 Miles: 17.00
Comments
From Clay on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 11:18:51 from 74.211.25.43

Logan it was tough out there yesterday and the heat can really zap you but you will live to run and race another day. You have a lot of talent and you will race good again. I have been injured the last couple of years to on and off and I haven't been able to reach any goals at all, but I just keep pushing forward knowing that I will eventually get there. Keep your head up and just keep working and you will get there too.

From James on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 11:21:55 from 174.27.227.112

Bummer! Now I am really glad that I didn't go down and watch the race!:) Hang in there, your time will come.

From Vis on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 14:39:08 from 208.88.8.22

My heart sank when I didn't see you in among the leaders at the top of Bluff Street. You seemed primed for a good race on Friday.

On a side note, your teams did really well at the meet. I was especially impressed with the way your girls ran.

From Mike Warren on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 23:17:40 from 74.211.9.222

Tough break Logan. You have a great attitude and your a complete stud. Everyone knows what you have accomplised and we know how close your getting to being scary fast again. It's a complete honor to know and run with you. Keep working my friend, it will come full circle!

From Holt on Sun, Oct 03, 2010 at 23:32:41 from 75.169.57.238

To tell you the truth, I think Clyde's comment on the bus just doomed everyone of us! See you Wednesday.

From Baggs on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 10:48:03 from 204.113.54.97

At least you didn't do like I did and run through the pain and end up destroying yourself. Some of us may not live to run another day. As was posted before, you will dominate some other time. Keep up the good attitude..it will all payoff sometime. At least that is what I have to tell myself :) peace

From jtshad on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 15:45:45 from 204.134.132.225

Logan, sorry for the issues you experienced. I know it is disappointing but your perspective on it is good and you will move by it and hopefully learn what to do next time. You are a strong runner and a great guy who is a real motivator to others.

It was great seeing you again and chatting for a little while. Keep strong and enjoy all that life has to offer: family, friends, job, health and laughter!

Keep in touch.

From TBean on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 19:38:37 from 63.241.173.64

I saw somebody laying on a cot with a blanket on as I was running by and I was thinking it is way to hot for a blanket and he must be feeling really bad to stop and lay down. Sorry to hear the body didn't respond the way you'd hoped.

From Superfly on Mon, Oct 04, 2010 at 23:46:59 from 208.117.127.110

Oh boy now I'm feeling more and more guilty... no more words of wisdom from me before a race. Anyways Loggy sorry you struggled too. I'm not sure what we can do better to prepare. I guess a few more races and a lot more luck. You up for a December marathon? Dave? I'm thinking about it, but will give the legs a week or so before making any rash moves.

From Bill on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 13:04:58 from 168.179.180.160

Logan you had it going! I think we all had a hard day. You have done the training. I think a December Marathon would do wonders!

From Dustin on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 13:21:17 from 204.113.48.131

Hey sorry about the difficult race Saturday. It wasn't too good for most of us. You're still an awesome runner in my book.

Also, no pressure but you better get back out there and start kicking butt. I have an autographed, framed picture of you I would hate to give back to someone at this year's Christmas party

From JamesH on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 17:19:37 from 74.211.22.194

Im pretty sure we havent heard the last of the "white burro".

From Bill on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 17:24:11 from 168.179.180.160

We should have an Auction for that!

From Stew on Tue, Oct 05, 2010 at 20:38:10 from 205.125.168.175

Glad that you're ok Logan. You had us a bit worried. Good luck with future races.

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