From the first one aisle space on 14th st in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Gord's Running Store has grown to become the city's Premier running destination. I can still remember how happy I was to sell my first 2 dozen pairs of DeFeet Aireator socks some ten years ago, but I could not have predicted how much this first customer influenced my decision to stay in this business. Gords Running store is now in an upscale part of Calgary is recognized for the outstanding service offered by Gord as well as his expertise in precision fitting.
Gord's reputation extends so far beyond his bricks and mortar location. He has been a consistent sponsor of many local run events, contributor to local charities too numerous to mention, a track coach who helped so many of us with speed work and a loyal friend and supporter to his suppliers...... and of course his "Zen" approach to tortuous stair workouts??
Gord is also a kind of philosopher king of running. It was not uncommon to leave his store and spend much time digesting and thinking about the depth of what he had just said.
Gord also has a special place for us as he welcomed my sister Syl when she arrived here from Colorado several years ago and has been a consistent support in her sometimes very difficult but very successful running career. He is by far one of the most influential people in her success including the support she feels now being at the top of her game.
Gord himself is still a competitive runner specializing ultra distance events. He definitely goes the distance!
Go Gord Go!!
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