Logan's Blog

Follow my journey as a Team USA luge athlete. Training insights, competition updates, and personal reflections from the track.

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Insights from training, competition, and life as an elite athlete

New Ice, New Goals
October 2025
Logan Barnes
New Ice, New Goals

As September marks the final stretch of off-season training, I reflect on preparation, mindset, and the journey ahead as the new season begins.

TrainingSeason PrepMental Game
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Showing Up Differently
September 2025
Logan Barnes
Showing Up Differently

A deep reflection on the mental challenges of competition, the battle between expectation and reality, and learning to find balance in the pursuit of excellence.

Mental TrainingCompetitionPersonal Growth
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Learning to Live, Not Just Train
August 2025
Logan Barnes
Learning to Live, Not Just Train

Finding balance between the relentless pursuit of athletic excellence and enjoying life beyond the track. A reflection on growth, perspective, and what it means to truly live.

Life BalancePersonal GrowthTeam USA
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Training Log: Start of Summer Training
June 2025
Logan Barnes
Training Log: Start of Summer Training

The beginning of summer training brings new challenges, growth, and preparation for the season ahead. A look at the physical and mental work that goes into becoming an elite athlete.

Training LogSummer TrainingStrength & Conditioning
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Training Log: Balancing School and Training
June 2025
Logan Barnes
Training Log: Balancing School and Training

Managing the demands of high school while training at an elite level. A glimpse into the daily routine of balancing academics, athletics, and the pursuit of Olympic dreams.

Training LogStudent AthleteTime Management
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