Gordon reflects on the three taper periods for his three marathons, how they differ and what he has learned over the past three years.  He gives a huge shout out to Megan of Run Vegan Run (www.veganrunningmom.com) for her recent Marathon PR and BQ, and gives another Wal Mart report. Voice Mail from Albert of…

Gordon drives you all over town as he discusses his training and the benefits of running in smaller marathons. Voice mail from the LEGENDARY Zenrunner (hearzenrun.com) and from a first-time caller: Amanda.

This photo is my boys and me leaving Disney World on our most recent trip and is appropriate for this entry. I’m ceasing publishing to this blog and beginning publishing at a new blog to reflect the Podcast title change.  This blog won’t disappear anytime soon, but any new entries will be at thisrunninglife.wordpress.com. Folks,…

In the first episode of the new show title, Gordon reintroduces himself, by going back to where it all started.  He tells the story of why he became a runner, why he started podcasting, and why he decided to change the way he ate and take control of his health. Available in iTunes or at…

Gordon makes you suffer through horrible audio as he discusses the process of starting to believe he can reach his BHAG of a BQ.  In short, it is not enough to state a goal, go public with it, and work toward it. One must come to the point where the goal becomes, in heart and…

Show notes:Gordon ruminates on 8 things he has concluded about marathon training and running in general.He asks for your support in raising money for breast cancer researchPlease go here to donate and be sure to add my name in the comments box: http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDC?px=3843338&pg=personal&fr_id=2010 He reports on his visit to the doctor and their reaction to…

So, in anticipation of a possible Show title change and new focus in my running life, I decided to claim a name I am fond of.  Yes, it is a modification of the excellent public radio show “This American Life.” It is broad enough to encompass all of what I do now, and not so…

I emailed the Brooks wear Test program that I had stopped wearing the Motion Control shoes that they were sending me for wear tests.  Then this happened! click for the Brooks Blog

http://www.runtodisney.com/2010/06/request-for-support.html

Sorry I have been absent. As a college department head this has been a busy month for me.  School started back and I had to write our unit’s annual report.  That’s done. Back soon with posts about training and the next race!