"on a shoestring"

This should have been posted last August 28 but because of some adjustments on the blog, it came late. But just the same, I want to present to you our 2nd Featured “Runner’s Profile: Team Logan” or should I say runners because they are a team (Craig, Michelle and Justin Logan). Craig just finished the 2nd Philipine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU) 70K run from Pasuquin to Pagudpod. Hats off Craig! Hopefully, I can join you next year.

Team Logan (Craig, Michelle and Justin)

TEAM PROFILE

Hometown: Craig (High Point, NC. USA) Michelle (Pensacola, Fl. USA)

Age: Craig (50); Michelle (40); Justin (9)

Training Ground: Baguio City, Burnham Park / Military Cut Off / South Drive and return

Years of Running: 3 years of serious running

Favorite Runner: None particular but getting to know Eduardo Buenavista

Favorite Race: (1) Dream Marathon (First Marathon finished w/ Justin) @ 5:45 & (2) Philippine International Relay Marathon (40 Takbo Team Members pushing Justin along the 42k course)

Half-marathon PR: Team Logan (2010 Milo = 2:25)

Marathon PR: Craig – Disney Jan 2010 @ 4:58

How many marathons have you finished: Craig (2) Justin (2) Michelle (0)

Fave running shoes: Asics (so far)

Unforgettable (good) Moment in Running: Finishing every race w/ Michelle & Justin

Unforgettable (bad) Moment in Running: Passing out, vomiting and being rushed to the Subic Hospital on SCTEX highway w/ Justin in my first Marathon attempt. (October 2009)

Reason(s) for running: Bringing awareness to the public of the special needs community in the Philippines, encouraging others, health, our love for Justin, pakikisama lahat ang mga running peeps.

Worst injury: Strained anterior calf muscles.

Post-race food: Chocolate Milk / any good carbs and lots of fluids.

If there is one tip that you want to share to newbie runners what will it be? Based on your training efforts and discipline, set yourself realistic goals!

—————————————————————————————-  That’s it! Hope you enjoyed our featured runners. Although they live in Baguio you can see them joining races in Manila for the love of running and Justin too! I had memorable experience staying at their place in Baguio. They are very hospitable and most of all, they make healthy runner’s breakfast and the best post-run shake! I would not forget that concoction!

3 things I cherish while hanging out with Team Logan: (1) I run with them on my comeback race on Baguio City, it should be 10K but we ran 13K. I love the idea of pushing Justin on uphills. (2) We met Eduardo Buenavista while having our speed training at the Baguio Teacher’s Camp Track Oval. (3) Their generosity- I would definitely come back to their place before this year ends.

PS. Hey Justin! I miss you, let’s run again sometime, hugs!