2. LTG Mary Legere is an avid runner and marathoner. When she is not
busy with the daily responsibilities that come with being the Army’s
Senior Intelligence Officer, she is hard at work training for the next
marathon.
LTG Mary Legere
3. A competitive athlete since elementary school, Legere has run regularly
since she 14 years old, running several miles a day to stay in shape
between field hockey, basketball, softball and swimming seasons to stay
fit for those sports.
LTG Mary Legere
4. In college, with less time for team sports, she shifted to running
regularly, and competing in local races of every distance. “That’s when I
fell in love with it as a life sport and I.ve been running regularly every
since, “Legere admitted.
LTG Mary Legere
5. “In addition to helping me stay fit for my Army fitness requirements,
running sharpens my focus, helps sustain my optimism, relieves the daily
stresses of daily living.” “From my days at the university to today, I’ve
run anywhere from 4-7 days a week - rain or shine - a habit I have
sustained for the past three decades.
LTG Mary Legere
6. Regardless of where I am or what I am doing, I make time for it, because
it contributes to my effectiveness as a leader, and my well being as a
person.” Now in the third decade of her military career, and serving as
the Army’s Senior Intelligence officer, Legere continues to train.
LTG Mary Legere
7. She has completed 15 marathons and is currently training for number
16. Lt. Gen. Mary Legere has participated in the Boston Marathon twice
and is working to build a solid base that will support her as she
completes her first Half Ironman triathlon next year.
LTG Mary Legere