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The Forging Iron Podcast with Griffin JaworskiThe Forging Iron Podcast with Griffin JaworskiGordo Byrn: Creating a Sustainable, High Performance LifestyleGordo Byrn is the former Ultraman World Champion, which is a 3 day stage race covering 320 miles with a 6.2 mile swim followed by a 90 mile bike ride on day one, a 171 mile ride on day 2, and after all that, just your standard, run of the mill double marathon, 52.4 miles of running on the islands of Hawaii.At the time of this recording, Gordo was dealing with an injury, but a few months later he’s winning the 55-59 age group at Ironman 70.3 oceanside, with a blazing time of 4:38 and a sub 1:30 run split, averaging 6:48 per mile and winning th...2025-04-081h 07Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastFitter Radio Triathlon PodcastGordo Byrn Part 2. Race reviews from IM703 Oceanside and T100 Singapore.We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and the T100 Singapore  Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. In Part 2 of our chat with Gordo we share insights on optimizing training for endurance athletes, emphasizing the importance of consistency, tailored workouts for specific race types...2025-04-071h 15Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastFitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIsuzu IRONMAN South Africa. Gordo Byrn.We catch up on the racing from the Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa at the weekend. Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. Tim and Gordo Byrn delve into the intricacies of endurance performance, focusing on the concept of post-training syndrome, recovery strategies and the importance of under...2025-03-311h 06Mornings in the Lab with Keith & FriendsMornings in the Lab with Keith & FriendsThe Finance Guy Who Became an UltramanMost guys hit their 30s and start settling in. Gordo Byrn did the opposite.One day, he was deep in the world of private equity. The next? He was chasing a new kind of ROI—his own endurance. He went from finance meetings to finishing Ultraman—a 320-mile triathlon that most people wouldn’t even attempt.He didn’t just survive it. He won it.That’s the difference between playing it safe and going all in.Now, Gordo’s not just an athlete—he’s a teacher. On his...2025-03-1201 minThe Path from LifestyleRxThe Path from LifestyleRxGordo Byrn - Exercise ProgressionIn this episode, Brendan talks with Gordo Byrn, the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long — an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. One of the things that makes Gordo more aspirational than inspirational is that his athletic journey from an overweight “finance guy” to an elite athlete began with a simple walk. That walk turned into a jog, then a run, and thereafter an obsession with elite endurance performance that culminated in seven sub-9 hour Ironmans, including an 8:29 for second place at Ironman Canada and an Ultraman World...2024-10-241h 00The Infirmary | Fixing Broken Endurance AthletesThe Infirmary | Fixing Broken Endurance AthletesThree Years to Prepare for an Ironman?Chris talks through just WHY it takes so long to prepare correctly for an Iron-distance triathlon. We also talk about the great Gordo Byrn and his influence on proper conditioning within endurance sports. Gordo's substack, Endurance EssentialsGordo on Rich Roll's podcast 2024-09-1627 min515 : The Ultra Podcast515 : The Ultra PodcastS6E6 -- Ohana Guest : Tony O’Keeffe – 3 time RAAM racerSend us a textRetired Lieutenant-Colonel, Anthony O’Keeffe, member of the 2003 Canadian Armed Forces Sports Hall of Fame, joins me to discuss his sporting career.  A career that includes 33 Ironmans, 9 Ultraman Hawaii races, and 3 solo RAAM races.   Tony shares many tips on how to race these events based on the mistakes that he endured and the successes that he achieved.  We discuss his career in the Canadian Armed Forces and how that supported his sporting goals in life.  Now living in Ferrara, Italy, Tony is enjo...2024-09-061h 12Coltings Nakna SanningColtings Nakna Sanning454. The ResurrectionAtt kalla det återuppståndelse kanske är att ta i, men att vi är tillbaka från diverse motgångar och råder det inget tvivel om. Jonas har gått från icke springande till springande och Niklas har simmat upp sig ett stort antal nivåer. Vi har dessutom genomfört ett ÖTILLÖ lopp redan, nämligen det gamla öloppet i Göteborgs skärgård. En lång träningsdag för oss för att testa vårt teamwork, våra förmågor och vår utrustning. Det gick en bit över förväntan. Hör om det och mycket an...2024-08-082h 03The Athlete\'s CompassThe Athlete's CompassRace Day Realities: Insights from Ironman and Gravel RacingIn this episode of The Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana dive deep into their recent athletic endeavors. Marjaana recounts her challenging yet triumphant experience at Ironman Texas, where she overcame mental and physical obstacles to qualify for the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France. Paul shares his journey back to competitive gravel racing following heart surgery, highlighting his progress and challenges in recent races. The episode explores themes of resilience, mental fortitude, and the importance of having a strong support system.Key Episode Takeaways:Mental Fortitude: Both Paul and Marjaana emphasize the importance of...2024-05-2337 minThe Dad Mindset ShowThe Dad Mindset ShowTrue Wealth with Gordo ByrnThis episode I chat with Ultraman Hawaii Champion, Gordo Byrn, on:* Determining what living well as a family is* Teaching your kids the power of compounding and* How to stay fit and healthy into your later years.Gordo, has not only performed at an elite level of endurance athletics but also in the world of finance, and now for the last decade or so he has been applying that elite mindset to how to be a better parent so I really hope you enjoy and take a lot of inspiration from this conversation with Gordo.2024-05-2157 minAfternoon SnackAfternoon SnackLove and Fitness: Navigating Relationships and Health GoalsThis episode, Alex and Meredith discuss how relationships impact health and fitness habits. They talk about the challenges and adjustments needed when one partner is more fitness-oriented than the other, the impact of lifestyle changes on relationships, and the importance of support and communication in achieving health goals together. They also touch on how significant life events, like starting a family or changing jobs, can alter relationship dynamics and fitness routines. They emphasize the importance of growing together, maintaining individual identities, and actively supporting each other's health and fitness journeys while in a relationship.— Th...2024-04-1759 minTraining Science PodcastTraining Science PodcastThe MAGIC Ingredients That Makes ULTRA Athletes ULTRA - with Gordo Bryn & Prof. Paul LaursenSTART right in the middle of NUTRITION & FOOD 🌮🍕🥪!Gordo Bryn wants you to understand that there is a significant difference between what WORKS FOR YOU as a normal, or even average, human being - and what works on the fringes. Remember that there are such things as OUTLIERS.In the 105th episode of The Training Science Podcast, Paul & Gordo discuss:📶 choosing your ENDURANCE SPECTRUM based on your STRENGTHS;🛠️ how to LEVERAGE your coach to the best of YOUR ability;🤸‍♂️ why monitoring STRESS & potential PREDICTORS of your levels is ESSENTIAL....2024-03-151h 12Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLow Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastTeam Feel The ByrnWelcome to episode 213 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!In this episode we are kicking off our fourth annual Partners Month where we feature one of our favorite parts of Swimrun: the partner aspect. Kicking things off this year is the father and son duo of Team Feel The Byrn, A.K.A. Axel and Gordo Byrn. If the name Gordo sounds familiar, well it should! We spoke with Gordo back in Episode 138 and he is a wealth of knowledge on all things endurance training…and parenting. This was an awesome conversation and...2024-02-0149 minRelaxed RunningRelaxed Running#216 - Gordo Byrn | How to Develop Consistency in TrainingGordo Byrn stands out as a highly accomplished triathlete, coach, and mentor. Renowned for his outstanding triathlon achievements, he has participated in numerous Ironman and long-distance events, gaining admiration for his unwavering dedication and exceptional performance. Beyond the racecourse, Gordo's impact resonates through his co-authored masterpiece, "Going Long: Training for Triathlon's Ultimate Challenge," a definitive guide cherished by triathletes seeking comprehensive insights. His thought-provoking blogs and writings serve as a testament to his expertise, offering a treasure trove of knowledge to the endurance community.EPISODE OUTLINE:00:00 Immediate Onset Muscle Soreness01:29 Race Conditions and...2024-01-241h 05The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Money: Gordo ByrnMoney. It pervades every aspect of our lives. It influences relationships, directs our career choices, impacts our use of time, where we live and why we get up in the morning. It causes worry, creates artificial feelings of security – and insecurity, drives wedges between families and business partners and so much more. And today, the one and only Gordo Byrn joins us to dig into to everyday practical elements of this subject.Welcome to the Catalyst 360 podcast. Today’s guest seems to have the Midas touch as an athlete, coach and in the area of finances. He is a...2023-12-181h 07Relaxed RunningRelaxed Running#213 - A Beginner's Guide to Starting Your Running Journey in 2024In this podcast episode, Tyson Popplestone shares his advice to those of you looking to start your running journey in 2024. EPISODE OUTLINE:(00:00:00) The Falls Creek Run Camp (00:01:47) Morning Long Run (00:02:35) Welcoming a Beginner's Guide to Starting Your Running Journey (00:07:55) Developing a plan for where you're at(00:11:21) The Role of Goals (00:13:04) Does Running Form Matter? (00:15:41) How to Develop Consistency(00:17:35) How to Incorporate Cross Training (00:18:32) Listening to your bodyMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEGordo Byrn Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N...2023-12-1722 minRelaxed RunningRelaxed Running#203 - A Thousand Day Journey to Elite Performance with Gordo ByrnGordo Byrne is a an accomplished triathlete, coach and mentor. Known for his impressive triathlon career, he has competed in numerous Ironman and long-distance events, earning respect for his dedication and performance. Beyond the racecourse, Gordo's influence extends through his co-authored book, "Going Long: Training for Triathlon's Ultimate Challenge," a definitive resource for triathletes. His insightful blogs and writings further showcase his expertise, providing a wealth of knowledge to the endurance community. As a coach and mentor, he's known for his balanced, sustainable training philosophy, inspiring countless athletes to reach their full potential and fostering a culture of respect...2023-10-051h 11Coltings Nakna SanningColtings Nakna Sanning412. Mina 20 år med Gordo ByrnThe interview with Gordo Byrn in English starts at about 51 min.Veckans uppsnack handlar uteslutande om ÖtillÖ, en racerapport och ett löfte för framtiden! Veckans avsnitt gästas av Gordo Byrn! Missa inte detta avsnitt. Mer av Gordo hittar du här https://truewealth.substack.com och här https://feelthebyrn.substack.comVeckans partner, svenskt kött hittar du här svensktkott.se Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-072h 15The B.rad PodcastThe B.rad PodcastB.rad Podcast Highlights, Part 6It’s time for another highlight show! I love getting to hear these interesting excerpts from past interviews, and hopefully hearing these short clips piques your curiosity and inspires you to go back and listen to the entire show. Even if you heard these episodes back when they first aired, I think you will enjoy revisiting previous shows and hearing highlights of some of the great topics we have covered. Enjoy the show!   TIMESTAMPS: Mia Moore and Brad discuss the rationale for eating ancestral style with her own perspective, not...2023-06-3054 minCreative BanterCreative Banter53 - Skinny GuyStudent teaching is officially over and with that comes the reality that I have more time on my hands than I have had in the past six years. Though this sounds great on paper, the mentality that Ben and I share of always having to do something can quickly make this a living nightmare. One way to cope is through health and fitness, something which I plan to take more seriously given the additional time. Still, one can only run for so long before the body begs you to stop. And when you have plenty of time but little...2023-05-2545 minTrainingPeaks CoachCastTrainingPeaks CoachCastDynamic Loading, Physiological Testing and Effective Range With Gordo ByrnIn this episode, Gordo Byrn explains the importance of base training, which he defines as "the ability to move for the duration of your goal event." Highlighting that athletes should focus on building general capacity before moving on to specific capacity training. He believes that many endurance athletes make the mistake of focusing too much on specific capacity training and not enough on general capacity training, which can lead to overtraining and injury.Byrn has been called the Tony Robbins in a Speedo because he is a self-help guru and an ex-pro IRONMAN athlete with seven sub-nine-hour...2023-05-171h 10Fight For Brilliance with Justin KellerFight For Brilliance with Justin KellerTraining Plan for Life: Mastering Time, Health, and Family with Gordo ByrnOn this inspiring episode of the Fight For Brilliance Podcast, Justin Keller sits down with a former elite amateur triathlete, Gordo Byrn, who left behind a successful corporate career to pursue his passion for endurance sports. Gordo shares his journey of how a divorce, combined with the feeling that something is missing in his life, transitioned from working in a private equity firm to eventually becoming an Ultraman champion, one of the most challenging endurance races in the world.At the point where Gordo was in peak athletic condition, he decided knew that, once again, something in...2023-05-0359 minPhysical Activity ResearcherPhysical Activity ResearcherInvaluable Advice for Endurance and Triathlon Training - Coach Gordo Byrn (Pt2) - Practitioner’s Viewpoint SeriesThis podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Collect self-report physical a...2023-04-2329 minPhysical Activity ResearcherPhysical Activity ResearcherTraining After Age 45 - #1 Mistake to Avoid! Coach Gordo Byrn (Pt1) - Practitioner’s Viewpoint SeriesThis podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy.  Learn more about Fibion Research --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Collect self-report physical a...2023-04-1626 minThe B.rad PodcastThe B.rad PodcastGordo Byrn: Fitness, Family, Finances, And Taking Action From Self-ReflectionI am so pleased to introduce a very interesting guest, my old friend Gordo Byrn. He is a prolific blogger and Tweeter on matters relating to his favorite subjects (family, fitness, and finances) and he has a wonderful newsletter I encourage you to subscribe to—Gordo Byrn’s Endurance Essentials—as well as a blog called True Wealth, which is all about family, parenting, getting your priorities straight in life, being self-reflective about you spend your time, and the true meaning of wealth. Gordo has a fascinating personal story and he shares some really interesting philosophical reflections as he...2023-04-071h 35Primal Endurance PodcastPrimal Endurance PodcastGordo Byrn: Fitness, Family, Finances And Taking Action From Self-ReflectionI’m so pleased to introduce a very interesting guest to the show, my old friend Gordo Byrn. A prolific blogger and Tweeter on his favorite subjects, family, fitness, and finances, Gordo also writes two newsletters: Gordo Byrn’s Endurance Essentials (focused on training, anti-aging, peak performance, longevity, being strong and fit physically and mentally) and True Wealth (family, parenting, being self-reflective about how you spent time, and the true meaning of health). One theme of this show is self-reflectiveness—Gordo is a deep thinker and has experienced many transitions throughout his career, has lived all ov...2023-03-171h 34The 99% (A triathlon podcast)The 99% (A triathlon podcast)Episode #89 GORDO ByrnEpisode #89 GORDO Byrn We were fortunate enough to spend 90 minutes learning from a lifetime of success in and out of sport. We chatted with Gordo Byrn UltraMan Champion, Ironman Canada 2nd (with a 2:46 run!), author of Going Long, dad, and all around great guy. We learned how he was able to take his live through several giant transformations and always be successful. This one was hands down my favorite podcast yet, and lucky for you guys I was so busy listening I let Gordo do most of the talking! check him out at - 1000daypacing...2023-03-161h 13Upside Strength PodcastUpside Strength Podcast[EN] Gordo Byrn on Loading Appropriately & Radical Recovery || #272GUEST: Gordo Byrn is a former private equity investment banker, Elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance, an endurance coach, and, mostly, a devoted family man. He’s also the co-author of Going Long. EPISODE LINKS: ► https://feelthebyrn.blog/ ► https://twitter.com/feelthebyrn1 CONNECT: ► Subscribe for more videos here: http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5 ►  Newsletter: https://marvelous-innovator-3706.ck.page/4eaf4ddbcc ► Courses: https://www.upsidestrengthacademy.com/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanseale ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanseale/ ► Facebook...2023-01-221h 05IMTalkIMTalkIMTalk Episode 852 – Gordo Byrn and Mason BoylesThis week we have interviews with Gordo Byrn and Mason Boyles.  We have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&As.2022-12-131h 17Afternoon SnackAfternoon SnackGoal Hierarchy and ReframingIn this episode, Meredith and Alex do a deep dive on goal setting, goals hierarchy, and how to reframe lower level goals and daily activities in a way that may better align with your core values to make commitment to them easier.Alex makes reference to Gordo Byrn on The Rich Roll Podcast, episode 713.If you are interested in working with our team towards your goals, check out our website.2022-12-121h 13Podcast – Rich RollPodcast – Rich RollGordo Byrn on Making A 1000 Day Plan, Small Promises, The 5:2 Rule & Designing Your Best Life2022-10-242h 43The Rich Roll PodcastThe Rich Roll PodcastGordo Byrn on Making A 1000 Day Plan, Small Promises, The 5:2 Rule, & Designing Your Best LifeIn today’s panoply of role models, rare is the story of an everyman transforming his life wholesale—then sharing his process openly and honestly with humility and vulnerability.Today I convene with one of these aspirational, endurance veteran and personal hero Gordo Byrn.Gordo is someone who greatly inspired and influenced my endurance career and mentored me from afar in ways beyond my ability to calculate. This conversation, long in the making, is thus personally special.A former private equity investment banker, Gordo metam...2022-10-242h 43Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastLow Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastGordo ByrnWelcome to episode 138 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we welcome endurance legend Gordo Byrn. Gordo is a coach, stud endurance athlete and happens to be the only American to ever win ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship. He won the event in 2010 with partner, and fellow endurance legend, Jonas Colting, and we go into all the details of their epic day on the Archipelago. But first...Training UpdateWe just finished our last big week of training with some major pool swims...2022-08-251h 03The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Gordo Byrn: Money!Money. It pervades every aspect of our lives. It influences relationships, directs our career choices, impacts our use of time, where we live and why we get up in the morning. It causes worry, creates artificial feelings of security – and insecurity, drives wedges between families and business partners and so much more. Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast.  Today’s guest is Gordo Byrn, who seems to have the midas touch as an athlete, coach and in the area of finances. He is a former private equity partner with experience working across Europe and Asia...2022-04-111h 07515 : The Ultra Podcast515 : The Ultra PodcastS2E12 -- Conversation with 2-time UMC Champion : Nick Mallett, VagabondSend us a textIn this episode I catch up with my Aussie mate Nick Mallett.  Nick has participated in ten 515 distance events and is a two time champion of Ultraman Canada.   You may know this Ohana member for his advice and commentary about Ultra’s as Thailand Ultras on Slowtwitch.  The handle he adopted after being banned from the site and reinstated.Recently, Nick (age 58) posted about trying to attempt a SUB10 at IM Western Australia.  I had to see if he was serious about it or just starting another discus...2022-03-251h 07That Triathlon ShowThat Triathlon ShowRace nutrition and hydration - current best practices with Andy Blow | EP#293Andy Blow, founder of Precision Hydration, returns to the podcast to discuss current best practices in race nutrition and hydration. Andy has a first-row seat to see what some of the best professional athletes in the world are doing, and shares the common patterns and potential differences, as well as how things might or might not differ for amateur athletes.         IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Andy's and Precision Hydration's work with pro triathletes and other endurance athletes -What are the common patterns and trends across these top athletes, and what are the...2021-07-051h 22The B.rad PodcastThe B.rad PodcastListener Q&A: Endurance Training, Carnivore Diet Experimentation, and Being Strategic About Helping Others ( Breather Episode with Brad)(Breather) Enjoy some really thoughtful questions from listeners on an incredible variety of topics relating to healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle. In this breather show, you’ll hear a little bit of my amateur attempt at an Irish accent (by request!) before I dive into some great questions from listeners. I touch on the importance of being strategic when it comes to whom you try to help/convince with lifestyle changes (wait till they are “ready to receive,” says Mia Moore) and the benefits of being reasonable, open-minded, and avoiding the all too common polariz...2020-12-1136 minThe B.rad PodcastThe B.rad PodcastGordo Byrn Essays (Breather Episode with Brad)(Breather) My good friend and old-time triathlon colleague Gordo Byrn writes a brilliant blog/email newsletter with concise and thoughtful essays confined to three subjects of his expertise and passion: Fitness, Family, and Finances. I string together two of them to provide insights and reflection for the competitive types who might be struggling with transitioning into the years past competitive peak, and trying to balance other life responsibilities with athletic aspirations. The first is titled, “Athletic Beyond 45,” followed by related insights in “Vanity and Victory.” As you’ll soon learn, Gordo brings 100% effort to everything he does in life, a...2020-04-1019 minColtings Nakna SanningColtings Nakna Sanning201. Gordo ByrnHela avsnittet är en intervju med Jonas vän Gordo. Vi har inget uppsnack den här veckan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-031h 16IMTalkIMTalkIMTalk Episode 572 - Alicia Di Fabio, Jack Lesyk and Gordo ByrnIt's the last in our interview packed shows, next week we'll be starting our Roth coverage. This week we have three more great interviews. Interview: Alicia Di Fabio is the author of Woman Who Tri: A Reluctant Athlete's Journey Into the Heart of America's Newest Obsession. In her book she shares how her local triathlon community has created and environment that has made triathlon accessible to all levels of females. They have done an amazing job and have learnt some powerful lessons on how to get females into the sport. In the interview Alicia shares many of th...2017-06-262h 18IMTalkIMTalkIMTalk Episode 496 - Gordo ByrnGo to www.imtalk.me for this weeks show notes. 2015-12-2158 minThe Bevan James Eyles Show - The Fitness Behaviour PodcastThe Bevan James Eyles Show - The Fitness Behaviour PodcastFitness Behavior 67 - Gordo ByrnGo to www.bevanjameseyles.com the show notes for this episode. 2015-11-291h 01Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & DuathlonTriathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & DuathlonTT031: A 15 Year Ironman Hawaii Qualification StorySubscribe via iTunes Dan Dungan At Ironman Texas Dan Dungan started racing triathlons in 1999 with the Memphis and May. His first Ironman was in 2000.   Going into 2014 he had started 20 Ironmans, finishing 17, but had never qualified for Ironman Hawaii.  He was persistent in his training, he learned each year, and at Ironman Texas in 2014 he took another shot at qualifying. Dan and I discussed his progression over the years, the lessons learned, and his strategy for Ironman #21.  He’s consulted with Gordo Byrn for several years and continued to modify his approach. At age 57 he was racing in the 55-59 age group...2014-06-1700 minTriathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & DuathlonTriathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & DuathlonTT015: Ironman & Long Distance Racing With Gordo ByrnSubscribe via iTunes Eric: “What was your rationale for going so many years without being tested for VO2 Max?” Gordo: “It doesn’t matter. All you are going to do is give yourself an excuse not to try.  It does not matter.  Your genetics don’t matter. That’s completely my story.” Gordo  I interviewed Gordo Byrn, co-author of Going Long, and a seven time sub-9 hour Ironman finisher, including an 8:29 for a second place finish at Ironman Canada.  Gordo also won Ultraman in Hawaii.   Gordo went from full time finance guy to not-so-fast triathlete to the elite level by doing a LOT of work...2013-10-1000 minTriathlete Training Podcast with Eric SchwartzTriathlete Training Podcast with Eric SchwartzTT015: Ironman & Long Distance Racing With Gordo ByrnAn interview with former pro triathlete Gordo Byrn, co-author of Going Long, and a 7 time sub-9 hour Ironman finisher.  We talk training, pacing, nutrition & hydration. Gordo also explains why he didn't get a VO2 max text early in his career. 2013-10-101h 08IMTalkIMTalkIMTalk Episode 362 - Gordo ByrnGo to www.imtalk.me for this weeks show notes. 2013-05-211h 54IMTalkIMTalkIMTalk Episode 333 - Gordo ByrnGo to www.imtalk.me for this weeks show. 2012-10-291h 53IMTalkIMTalkEpisode 59 Ironman Talk - Gordo Byrn on PowerEpisode 59 Ironman Talk - 9th of May 2007In this weeks show:Gordo on PowerWe have an amazing interview with Gordo Byrn on the subject of Power. He covers all the question that you want answered on this topic. Gordo is one of the best thinkers in the world of Ironman triathlon. Instead of me writing up a piece on him I’ve taken his own write up from his coaching page on this website. It gives you some insight into his thinking as a coach. Here it is: Following five years of general en...2007-05-0751 min