Comments for Gregg Gordon http://www.gregghgordon.com A triathlete's diary and other stuff Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:42:49 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Knee Surgery by gg http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=234&cpage=1#comment-1175 gg Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:42:49 +0000 http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=234#comment-1175 Hey Steve, I definitely remember you from IM Brazil. It's funny that you recommend that book. A good buddy of mine just did the same. He's changed his running style complete and is now injury-free and more importantly, much faster (of course, speed always trumps comfort!). I'm not yet in full running mode, but I should begin that phase of training in the next week or so. I'll definitely read the book and see what kind of gains are out there for me. For the record, my injury was the result of sports trauma stemming from football, and not caused by repetitive motion like running/cycling. I still stay in touch with two other athletes I met in Brazil. Adrianne is one of them; we trained in DC during one of my visits, but she's since moved back to Colorado. Another is a guy named Scott Weaver who lives in Columbus, Ohio. He and I visited recently when he took his new Brazilian bride (he didn't just pick up an Ironman medal, he got a wife!) to NYC. Next up for me, long-course wise, is IM South Africa in April 2011. I'll likely use Ken Glah again to arrange things. How about you? Drop me a line at gghoopss@yahoo.com so we can catch up. Best, GG Hey Steve,

I definitely remember you from IM Brazil. It’s funny that you recommend that book. A good buddy of mine just did the same. He’s changed his running style complete and is now injury-free and more importantly, much faster (of course, speed always trumps comfort!). I’m not yet in full running mode, but I should begin that phase of training in the next week or so. I’ll definitely read the book and see what kind of gains are out there for me. For the record, my injury was the result of sports trauma stemming from football, and not caused by repetitive motion like running/cycling.

I still stay in touch with two other athletes I met in Brazil. Adrianne is one of them; we trained in DC during one of my visits, but she’s since moved back to Colorado. Another is a guy named Scott Weaver who lives in Columbus, Ohio. He and I visited recently when he took his new Brazilian bride (he didn’t just pick up an Ironman medal, he got a wife!) to NYC. Next up for me, long-course wise, is IM South Africa in April 2011. I’ll likely use Ken Glah again to arrange things. How about you? Drop me a line at gghoopss@yahoo.com so we can catch up.

Best,
GG

]]> Comment on Knee Surgery by Steve http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=234&cpage=1#comment-1159 Steve Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:52:35 +0000 http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=234#comment-1159 Hey dude, not sure if you remember me, but I was in Brazil with you in 2008. Been following your blog for a bit now -- good stuff (much better than mine! http://canstevemakeit.blogspot.com/2008/06/2008-ironman-brazil-racetravel-report.html and some photos so maybe you can recall who I am). Glad the surgery went well. Wanted to suggest a book to you. Born To Run by Christopher McDougall. Apparently, many running/leg/foot injuries are caused by running shoes. Book is great and has some really good tips. Steve Hey dude, not sure if you remember me, but I was in Brazil with you in 2008. Been following your blog for a bit now — good stuff (much better than mine! http://canstevemakeit.blogspot.com/2008/06/2008-ironman-brazil-racetravel-report.html and some photos so maybe you can recall who I am).

Glad the surgery went well. Wanted to suggest a book to you. Born To Run by Christopher McDougall. Apparently, many running/leg/foot injuries are caused by running shoes. Book is great and has some really good tips.

Steve

]]> Comment on Victory in Philadelphia! by Gregg's Dad http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=84&cpage=1#comment-809 Gregg's Dad Mon, 04 May 2009 23:15:43 +0000 http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=84#comment-809 I am not a training nut like my son, but I do do some things and have had an exploit or two. I totally relate to Gregg's description of elation at success and comments on why he does his athlete things. My latest example: I rode the 5-borough NYC ride yesterday. Me and 30,000 others. I have had barely 5 training days since my cross-America trip in '07. With inevitable bunch-ups/bouts of walking with the pack, and even stoppages for emergency vehicles, I did it otherwise non-stop in that damned rain and cold in 3.5 hours. (I also got great pleasure, like Gregg, of weaving through the pack passing the slower ones.) It is a great feeling to know the body responds and a goal has been met, no matter what the level of comparative competition. Keep it up!! I am not a training nut like my son, but I do do some things and have had an exploit or two.
I totally relate to Gregg’s description of elation at success and comments on why he does his athlete things.
My latest example: I rode the 5-borough NYC ride yesterday. Me and 30,000 others. I have had barely 5 training days since my cross-America trip in ’07. With inevitable bunch-ups/bouts of walking with the pack, and even stoppages for emergency vehicles, I did it otherwise non-stop in that damned rain and cold in 3.5 hours. (I also got great pleasure, like Gregg, of weaving through the pack passing the slower ones.) It is a great feeling to know the body responds and a goal has been met, no matter what the level of comparative competition.
Keep it up!!

]]> Comment on Victory! by Jeantet Fields http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=40&cpage=1#comment-124 Jeantet Fields Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:17:39 +0000 http://www.gregghgordon.com/?p=40#comment-124 GG - F--KING AWESOME!!! I just got finished looking at your photos and reading this post. I'm inspired, and so excited over, and proud of this achievement. And while I'd normally find some sarcastic way to insult you or make a joke at your expense, today I will only tip my hat to you as you deserve it. Enjoy the victory my friend. It's well earned. -JT GG – F–KING AWESOME!!! I just got finished looking at your photos and reading this post. I’m inspired, and so excited over, and proud of this achievement. And while I’d normally find some sarcastic way to insult you or make a joke at your expense, today I will only tip my hat to you as you deserve it.

Enjoy the victory my friend. It’s well earned.

-JT

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