Ted Logothetti

Q: When did you begin running and why?
I started running in high school cross country. Among the guys, I was the slowest by far, usually getting lapped by our star runner. However, I loved being part of a team and the camaraderie. It was fun, which was most important, and one of my favorite memories from high school.

Q: How did you find out about DCRR and when did you join?
I found out about it through a friend back in 2016. We had both just completed 5Ks, and we were looking for others which were less expensive. Lo and behold, we learned on the website that by joining DCRR, we could participate in a whole bunch of races for free! I also started going to the Saturday Long Runs and got hooked.

Q: What are you training for right now?
I just completed the B&A Trail Marathon yesterday, in my backyard, Annapolis. This might be a bit crazy, but I’ll try to run the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler next Sunday. Hopefully my legs will be a little less stiff before then! After that, I plan on running the A10, Annapolis 10-Miler. Finally I’m gonna do the Potomac River Run Marathon in the fall.

Q: What is the toughest run or race in which you have participated?
This is an easy one: the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon. It was the only race where I seriously thought about dropping out. It was strange, because I had had a good training season leading up to the race. But for some reason, everything went wrong. The race started with pouring rain. Later on, when the clouds parted, it was humid and warm. Around the halfway point, by Hains Point, just after the Blue Mile, I ran out of energy and started walking. It only got worse. By mile eighteen, my thighs were screaming. I must’ve shown it, because a Marine asked me if I was okay. (That had never happened before, where a race official inquired about my well-being). From then on, I walked practically the entire, awful eight remaining miles. At the end, I didn’t even try to finish with style: I just walked up that hill. It was my worst time, and worst race, ever.

Q: What is the most important lesson running has taught you?
The most important lesson that running has taught me is that people are beautiful. Just today I received so much encouragement from yesterday’s marathon; it really meant something to me. After races, and almost always during races and runs, people are so good to each other, encouraging or helping. I think our own coaches selflessly giving of themselves, seemingly doing it for no other reason than to help others. It’s inspiring.

Q: What is your favorite route in the area?
Tough one, but I would say maybe a tie between Upton Hill and the Iron Triangle. The reason is that they’re both challenging; you feel like you’ve accomplished something when you complete them.