Monday, January 19, 2009

run 26 miles?

Sunday, January 19 Uncle Logan ran in the PF Chang Marathon. Of course lots of preparation has gone into preparing for such an event. Running 26 miles is huge. He has been running, working out and eating very healthy for months. WOW! He also had to have the proper clothes/shoes to help him run safely.
Preparation had to be taken on our behalf also:
1-make signs 2- get chairs 3-water 4- snacks to eat while waiting 5- lots of rest 6- cameras of all sorts 7- loud voices to cheer him and all the runners on! We wouldn't miss it for the world!
Dad and Mom making sure everything is ready. Carly and Lindsey waiting at mile marker 14. Me and Carly excited to see Uncle Logan.
Wow, look at him he looks great. I would be dying at 14 miles. He came up next to us and gave us high 5's that was cool.
Off to the next stop where we met up with Lance and Heather and their boys.
Case and Sienna enjoying licorice sitting on the curb.
Johnny, Papa and Conner checking out the map of where we will see him next.
We are at the 21 mile marker now.
Lindsey and Oma, camera's ready!
Happy beautiful girls...Sienna, Carly and Ramie!
They loved holding up the signs and cheering for all the runners.
Well you can see the licorice was a good idea...Conner, Case and Crew.
Ramie, Kylee and Carly running around burning some energy.
Lance and Heather
Larissa and Lindsey
Crew, Me and Kylee eating more snacks.
Mile 21 GO Uncle Logan, he is still smiling and more high 5's!
GO Uncle Logan 5 more miles!
He did it...oh my gosh! WOW, what an accomplishment. He isn't even breathing hard or looking like he might pass-out! He did an amazing job! He finished in 3 hours and 46 minutes! One of my hero's! He put his mind to it and accomplished something many of us will never do in this lifetime. We are so proud of you!
Mom asking, "what was the hardest part?"
Logan, "the 20 -26 mile stretch!"
Look at the salt marks on his shirt. You are Mr. Incredible!
We are all proud of you!
Congrats Uncle Logan!
Logan and his running partner Mike, good job guys!
Ready for the next race?
I told Logan I am running Pat Tilman with him, so watch out now it is time for me to train (4.2 miles, he laughed!)
What a fun day

13 comments:

Wendy said...

People who run in marathons are either my idols or simply crazy people- I can't decide which. Way to go Logan! I am in awe that he is still smiling after all of that!

Marilyn said...

You guys are such a good example of a wonderful supportive family. Way to go Logan!

Deanne said...

Oh my gosh!! Man I see something like that and I get so inspired to get up and run...then my kids always enter with some sort of catastrophy and somehow I never make it....bummer! That was fun to see.

Jules said...

What a great accomplishment. I am working on running a 5K sometime later this year I think 3.1 miles is plenty for me. Looks like you had a great time as a family supporting him.

Patrice said...

What a HUGE accomplishment! I am major impressed.

LaSchelle and Kurt said...

He's the man! Love him! I'm glad you were all able to cheer him on! He makes it look so easy ! I do have to say..........I'm still not inspired to run though! :-)

Rydgd said...

Phenomenal!! And how cool you were all there to give the 5's! Congrats, Logan!

jen said...

I have (secretly) always wanted to do that! AMAZING accomplishment! Go Logan!!

Lisa said...

He is just AMAZING! I am so bummed that we missed it. I am glad you guys were able to go and be there for him. Great pictures of everyone.

linda crandall said...

Wow...Go Logan Go!! That is Awesome :)

Allyson said...

HOLY MOLY MACARONI!!! I am sooooo impressed. Way to go. I can't even run 30 ft, make that 20ft....how long did he train for that?

Kassi Jane said...

o my gosh! he is crazy i dont think i can even run one mile! good job supporting him!

Joyce A said...

Thanks for sharing such a special event. Logan is awesome! What an accomplishment!! I loved all the pictures! Love and miss all you guys.