Ep. 67: Childhood is Fleeting

Gordon doesn’t talk a lot about running. He discusses the nature of childhood and the bittersweet nature of being a parent. He talks about HIS LIFE. All this in light of viewing Toy Story 3 over the weekend. He gets a great voice mail from Carrie R. And he explains his new intro

Here is the video I spoke about on the show.  Brings me to tears even now.  The older child, Preston, is now 11, and younger one, Hudson, is now 9. At that time they were 4  and 2.  

Episode 66: The mind must free the body to excel

Gordon takes a bike ride--again--and talks about his body image, the importance of training the mind to let the body excel, and he babbles a LOT!


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New Podcast-- The Country Vegan, City Vegan Podcast

I'm thrilled to announce that I am co-host of a new podcast (no worries, Running to Disney is still in production), called "Country Vegan, City Vegan."  My co-host is also my dear friend and running coach, Megan, the Veganrunningmom (@veganrunningmom on twitter) and host of her own show, Run Vegan Run.

The show came about after we both received an email from a fellow runner/cyclist about changes she had decided to make in her nutrition lifestyle based on my recent transformation and Megan's wonderful, open and nonjudgemental style.  In my transition to Veganism, Megan has been a guru of sorts, answering all sorts of questions and serving as a mentor as I adopt a new lifestyle.  We decided that it would be a lot of fun to produce a monthly show where we get together and compare notes on what it is like to be a Vegan in my small southern town, and in her big city.  Thus the title: Country Vegan, City Vegan.

The show will be in iTunes soon, but can be found directly on the Podbean site at this link:

Country Vegan City Vegan Podcast.

Twitter: www.twitter.com/cvcvpodcast

Voice Mail: 206-203-1717

Email:  thecountryvegan (at) gmail (dotcom), and thecityvegan (at) gmail (dotcom)

Hip Stretches from Sara and Ryan Hall

Episode 65: Preston's First 5K

Gordon runs a 5K with his oldest son, Preston (11).  The Honda 5K in Lincoln, Alabama, site of a Honda auto plant. It was a mixture of trails and road, and Preston did great: 38:11 by the Garmin!

Hudson ran the kids 1K and finished with blazing speed

VMs from cool people follow!

First VFF run!!

Ran a mile in my VFFs (KSOs) yesterday afternon. Ran with my 11-yr old as we prep him to run/walk a 5K on Saturday night. Interesting experience. Feeling the road underfoot is really kinda cool, and the adjustment is not as dificult as I expected. Of course, I only went a mile and will take this very slow (by the way, Ive been wearing these things EVERYWHERE, so I'm accustomed to them somewhat).
The lack of cushioning really makes me pay very close attention to foot strike. I found myself striking mid- to-forefoot. And although we ran slow (11-12 min pace) I see how running faster makes the forefoot strike easier and more effective. I also found myself paying close attention to posture. Wonder if anyone else has felt this. Running in the VFFs made me feel like I should run with better posture, more upright. Can't describe it. I guess by running at that foot-strike and stride and all, I felt like i had a better center of gravity. Hmm. Dunno.

Looking forward to another mile in them soon. Goal is to race a 5K in August while wearing them

Episode 64: Rockin' on the River 10K

Gordon finishes his racing season and heads into the summer months with a new PR in the 10K. He discusses where he is with running and what he wants to do next. Men in red jumpsuits attack his car. He buys some VFFs and goes to Whole Foods Cool voice mails
Michael (check out his new site!) Goofy Fitness Dad


Alett


Ted You Don't Have to Run Alone Podcast


Bill Fishadad Podcast

Why I Run

In the midst of my 10k as I battled the inner demons that wanted me to ease up, I realized that I'm proud to run. To test myself and to grow.


Running allows me to see what kind of person I am inside. Will I compromise? Will I take the easy path? Or will I fight, struggle, and grow?


I'm proud to say that this year, more often than not, I have fought and I have grown. I'm proud of that more than anything.

A Request For Support

As you may know already if you listen to the podcast, I am a member of Team AllEars, a running/fundraising group organized by Deb Wills.  Please read her bio here.  Deb publishes one of, if not THE, longest running Disney electronic newsletter.  AllEars, or some variation of the current newsletter, has been published since 1996.  So she was there from the beginning of the dot com revolution.  And she has become an Oracle of sorts in the Disney Community, a truly amazing woman!

Since being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1986, she has been a tireless advocate for Breast Cancer research as well as a first rate fundraiser.  Team AllEars is her effort to support running and  healthy lifestyle, while also spreading the word about the need for awareness of and support for breast cancer research.  I'm proud to be a member of Team AllEars and will run the 2011 Disney's Goofy Challenge in support of this cause.

Here is the Team AllEars information page.

If you would like to donate and support my fundraising goal, please click this link for instructions and a link to the donation page on how to donate in the form of your choosing.  As members of Team AllEars we have agreed to raise at least $500.  I would love to raise much more.  Please be sure, as you will read in the instructions, to include my name on the submission form.

If you prefer to pay with check, please follow these instructions:


 please make it out to the "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer" and mail to: 


Deb Wills 
3520 Sugarloaf Parkway 
SUITE F03-105 
Frederick, MD 21704


Please note on the check that the donation is supporting my efforts: "Team AllEars Gordon Harvey"

Disney offering incentives for WDW Marathon registration

Looks like in an effort to spur registration for the Marathon, Disney is offering incentives.  Seems to be a sign that they are concerned with slow registration.  Of course, they could always lower registration.  Nah.  Crazy idea, eh?

Read WDW News Release

WDW Marathon map in 3D

Click here to view the WDW marathon map in 3D

Disneyland Half Marathon NOW FULL

Disneyland Half Marathon now at FULL CAPACITY. (click for details)