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olympic to commonwealth
sporting challenge
Ewen Logie has set himself the sporting
challenge of exercising every day between
the end of the Olympics in 2012 and
the start of the Commonwealth Games
in Glasgow this year! He has already
surpassed 600 consecutive days and is well
on his way to reaching his end goal of 710
days. We caught up with Ewen to find
out more about how he is getting on...
What made you decide to do this?
First and foremost I was initially inspired
to exercise by the amazing events of
the London Olympics. I was also
motivated by the desire to set a
good example for my family, and in
particular for my kids.
Why did you decide to raise
money for SportsAid Scotland?
As I watched the Olympics I
realised that my chance to compete
at such a spectacle had more than
likely passed but as I formulated my
challenge I thought that it would be
appropriate to put my efforts towards
supporting young Scottish athletes.
How have you managed to avoid
missing a day over the last two
years?
I had a contingency which would
require me to donate £1 for each day
lost to illness/injury but thankfully
I’ve not had to do that yet!
How do you find the time to fit in
all your exercise?
The most important factors which
have allowed me time to exercise
have been an understanding wife,
a dishwasher and home delivery
shopping!
What have you learned from
your challenge?
My attitude to exercising has
definitely changed. Previously,
if I had wanted to find an excuse
not to exercise then I would have
found it. Now, if I want to find a
reason to exercise I think that will
be easier to do. Also that the weather
is fairly irrelevant as there is always
something you can do to stay fit.
What has been your best moment
in the last two years of sport?
The standout moment was
meeting the distance running
legend Haile Gebrselassie
before the Great Scottish
Run last year. I did feel bad for
hijacking his warm up for a photo
but he went on to win in record time!
What are you most looking forward to once
your challenge is over?
A day off more than anything! In saying that
I am already signed up to take part in my first
marathon in September so I will have to start
training again the day after my day off !
What is your fundraising target and how can
readers sponsor you?
My fundraising target is £3210, which is
almost in sight, and I am hoping that my
challenge, the work of SportsAid Scotland, and
the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will
encourage people and businesses to support
our aspiring young athletes.
Anyone can leave a donation and read the latest
updates at www.justgiving.com/ewenlogie.