The date today is August 26, 2010. Today might well be the hardest day of Gord’s journey to the challenge of a Triple Ironman. Today, Gord picked up his race kit, looked after his bike and gathered together the myriad of other minor elements that will ensure a successful race. Today, is a ‘waiting’ day.
Last November, Gord decided to take on a challenge like no other he has attempted before. He decided to do three Ironman races, 3 days in a row, culminating with Ironman Canada in Penticton, British Columbia. Gord is not looking for glory, he is looking to help give a hand up, to Haitian people in need, via micro-credit. With micro-credit, Haitian people are able to borrow small amounts of money to start their own businesses. With these businesses, they are able to support themselves and their families long term. Gord is eager to finally start the races for which he has trained so hard. The waiting is difficult but the return, once he is finished, is well worth the effort.
Thank you so much for all of your support over these many months. The people of Haiti also thank you. It means the world to Gord and by extension it also makes all the difference for the people of Haiti. We found a quote from an Ironman Canada book. “Glory comes not from externals. It’s what’s inside that counts. It’s an act of faith that defies understanding, making everything else fall by the way.”
Please visit http://www.gordpauls.com/ for more information regarding this incredible endeavour.
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