Going to the Next Level...

For those of you who live (and train) in a cave, Ironman Canada took place this past Sunday. By all accounts, it was a great day for a race - and a race it was. You can read the Ironmanlive report here, and find out how Tom Evans and Lisa Bentley emerged victorious. What you might not see, however, is the story of the men's second place finisher, Gordo Byrn.

Gordo, or "G", began a personal quest to conquer the iron-distance in 1999. At that time, he was struggling through 10x100m swim sets (sound familiar anyone). After five years of consistent, hard work, G went from an 11+ hour finish at IM Canada to an 8:29 this past weekend. G is a living testament to what solid, consistent work - when applied correctly - can do for your athletic career. If you have a moment, check out his website to learn more about the man and his journey. May you be similarly inspired...