tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post1500299407632783133..comments2023-05-10T06:49:27.114-06:00Comments on Gords Swim Log: Labor Day Bear Lake Crossing (19 miles)Gordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04541143607121401766noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-70720667414545849922011-09-06T17:22:30.057-06:002011-09-06T17:22:30.057-06:00Nice work, sir! I thought you intended to swim the...Nice work, sir! I thought you intended to swim the width, not the length, and that seemed imposing enough...<br /><br />And you owe your boy a *lot* of ice cream.Kevin Vigorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367849895489512489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-37536835335350758912011-09-06T15:09:23.984-06:002011-09-06T15:09:23.984-06:00Way to go Gordon! I was waiting to hear...sooo wis...Way to go Gordon! I was waiting to hear...sooo wish I could have swum it with you!! That Bear Lake weather can be crazy...way to stick it out, just what you need to get you ready for what the channel will throw at you. You are awesome! Keep it up and congrats!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545128592911615432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-55459327212157615252011-09-06T14:10:04.589-06:002011-09-06T14:10:04.589-06:00Great Job Gordon! I've only recently taken up ...Great Job Gordon! I've only recently taken up long swims (Just did the 5K at Deer Creek so I guess "long swim" is relative). I initially started doing it to prepare for an Ironman I hope to next year but the more I train for the swim the more I enjoy it. I've enjoyed following your blog as part of that. I'm glad you shared your experience with the the storm and the prayer. I'm constantly amazed that the all-powerful creator of everything there is still cares enough to help each of us as individuals when we ask. Thanks for sharing that part. Keep up the good work, you are inspiring.Ballplayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467465546492244328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-42004437641865708342011-09-06T12:09:35.818-06:002011-09-06T12:09:35.818-06:00Way to go, Gords! Sounds like you're ready.Way to go, Gords! Sounds like you're ready.Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166902747051610226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-11807036689832715122011-09-06T11:35:41.987-06:002011-09-06T11:35:41.987-06:00Well done, Gords! That is an epic tale of an epic ...Well done, Gords! That is an epic tale of an epic swim!John R. Kormanikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04763130130286093326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-27566675702563510902011-09-06T11:05:56.645-06:002011-09-06T11:05:56.645-06:00As is the norm, Gord is understated
in the account...As is the norm, Gord is understated<br />in the account of his swim. I'm referring to the storm near the end. Sure earlier in the day when headwinds from the north severly hampered progress for over an hour; I had thoughts and spoke to Josh about adandoning the swim. We did not mention it to Gordon. Josh knows Gordon and his fortitude. But when the storm came up and we were literaly being pushed back into the lake, I became concerned. I concern became more of a mad when I realized the effect it was having on Gordon and Jake. If it sustained or grew worse, I knew we had to get to shore and get them help. Both Josh and I struggled to hold our own against the winds and waves. Thank goodeness conditions abated. By then we were about 1 mile from shore and I I was spent. Gordon and Josh were back a ways, but appearred safe. I limped to shore and was left with a touch of hypothermia. Gordon later said if the ranger had come, he would have refused to get in the boat. He has some strength. I'm a believer in Gordon's English Channel Crossing.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870816674849385432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-25144973587118771372011-09-06T09:17:46.176-06:002011-09-06T09:17:46.176-06:00Wow, good job Gordon...you are incredible! I am so...Wow, good job Gordon...you are incredible! I am so glad your prayers were answered and both you and Jacob were safe!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346937480385048188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-77183116071288398762011-09-06T09:09:23.717-06:002011-09-06T09:09:23.717-06:00Dude, you are a machine! Not only did you finish,...Dude, you are a machine! Not only did you finish, but you finished under some really tough conditions.<br /><br />I decided to get out after 6 miles because you were kicking my butt on that last mile and I wasn't doing you any good as a pacer.<br /><br />It really was a miracle that the wind stopped. I couldn't believe when I read that you said a prayer for the wind to stop for an hour. That is the exact same prayer that I offered at probably right about the same time, I asked for just one hour of no wind so we could finish.<br /><br />Jake was amazing! Like you said at the finish, how many other kids his age would even THINK about paddling 19+ miles let alone actually be able to do it?<br /><br />I told Will afterwards that he should have just swam the whole thing...that guy is incredible. His stroke is so smooth that it doesn't even look like he is putting any effort into it, and yet he is super fast.<br /><br />As always, your determination and endurance inspires me. Thank you for a great weekend!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16931313612724179052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-48668046273077355472011-09-06T07:40:01.037-06:002011-09-06T07:40:01.037-06:00Great job Gords. Wish I could have been there. S...Great job Gords. Wish I could have been there. Sounded amazing. Congrats!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284927945426592305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3252602273015137729.post-33069970085066797102011-09-06T06:03:38.099-06:002011-09-06T06:03:38.099-06:00Congratulations Gordon! Very very inspiring and a ...Congratulations Gordon! Very very inspiring and a great accomplishment. Awesome job.Binzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947295114932893836noreply@blogger.com