I’m back baby. Excitement for the 2012 season abounds!
Posted by gg on January 19, 2012 in Training
It’s been a long time since I last posted, and I was reminded of that fact by a co-worker who happened to know that I ran a 10k a couple of weeks ago in Central Park because he checked the race calendar on this website. Part of the reason for staying away is guilt… for [...]
The Hawaii Ironman Report – Long Version (plus pics!)
Posted by gg on October 30, 2011 in Training
It took a while to recall everything that happened on race day, and to amass the photos to help illustrate the story. I’m hoping that my story accurately reflects on what was an epic adventure. I decided to create a separate page for this, so see it on this website or via this link: http://www.gregghgordon.com/?page_id=700. [...]
Gregg Gordon, You Are An Ironman
Posted by gg on October 9, 2011 in Training
This was my fourth Ironman finish, but in the other three, the announcer never formally said these six words. This time, Mike Reilly, the long-time announcer for the Ironman, did. I have a bit of captured video from my finish line experience but will need to figure out how to get it on this blog. [...]
This is it!
Posted by gg on October 7, 2011 in Training
Trying to put the nerves aside isn’t an easy thing. Frankly, it makes no sense… having nerves, that is. There is no reason for me to be nervous, or anxious, or apprehensive, etc. I’m not a professional; I’m not looking to beat anybody; I’ve done this before; I’m well-trained; I’m healthy; and I’m at peace. [...]
Staying calm in advance of the storm.
Posted by gg on October 6, 2011 in Training
Okay, maybe that title to this post is overkill. It’s not a storm I’m about to face really; it’s just a long day of doing exercise. What seems like me trying to rationalize the Ironman isn’t far off from the truth. All athletes have specific methods to deal with big events ahead of them. For [...]