In this two-part episode we interview Gordon Bakoulis. Gordon is an athletic force who has dominated the running world since she began racing competitively in the 1980s. To this day she races with purpose, fierce talent, and a pure love of the sport. This is an inspiring story of accountability, nurturing a talent, and courage to gracefully follow the road that it paves. From a 3:40:03 first-time marathoner to a five-time Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, Gordon offers us an intimate and beautifully told narrative of her compelling journey - in running and in life.
PART I: Gordon Bakoulis shares about her early childhood and how a winter of running around the neighborhood with a friend uncovered a talent and a passion for running. Gordon continues, sharing how she found ways to nurture her talent and how she stepped into the competitive running landscape.
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