Team Everest Speaker Gary Guller opening keynote speaker for People First Conference with folks with Developmental Disabilities

Just returned from giving a keynote in Oklahoma to the greatest of individuals. The conference organizers had the room beautifully arranged, everyone was on the "same page" in terms of acceptance of our differences, equality for all human beings, living with a disability, equal opportunity, full inclusion and independence.

I had the fine opportunity to be the opening keynote speaker and I then followed with a break out session on Dreams and Goals. We had such a great time.

Already looking forward to the next visit. Gary

Gary Guller presents to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Just returned from a wonderful visit with the FBI - it was a great visit and I am very pleased that yet again, Team Everest allows me to meet some of the nicest folks ever. I was treated like a real star - and yes...I came away with the official FBI hat. ;)

Great stuff., thank you. Gary Guller

Gary Guller starts Marathon des Sables training: September 12

Marathon des Sables (MDS) 2010
April 2-12, 2010:

Entry by Gary Guller September 12, 2009:

Marathon des Sables Training Commences for Gary Guller: 43 years of age, weight 212 lbs or 86.3kgs (180lbs or 81.8kgs is the goal prior to race start)

Training Backpack (Nathan 63) weight: 15lb or 6.8kgs (approximate backpack weight at race start 25lbs or 11.36kgs). Still on the fence regarding this particular model backpack, may or may not be the one for me. I have to test everything as not to expel extra energy (with one arm) unnecessarily.

Okay, we are officially on some sort of schedule now. After a couple of Heineken "lights" (argghhh) - last night (only 2) and a bunch of rained out US open tennis - I put on the pack this morning and ran for 70 minutes. I feel great, and for the rest of September I will concentrate not so much on speed or distance, but increasing my time. Old fashion training, moving forward and upward and in the heat.

Thanks so much to everyone for the support thus far. Clif Bar for their nice supply of energy bars, gels etc. Oakley for my snazzy new glasses, Newton and the wonderful team at Multisports. Thank you.

Of course, thanks to all the corporations, non profits, executives and organisations that request me as their keynote speaker. And thanks to Jt Clough (9x ironman finisher) for patiently training with me. Jt is a runner and I am more the cldyesdale type - so yes, she slows it way down.

A little Gary Guller history:

Gary Guller summits Mt. Everest (worlds highest mountain) in 2003 Gary Guller and his successful Team Everest '03 expedition were featured in over 250+ newspaper and magazine articles, numerous TV reports with national and international coverage. Gary led the largest cross-disability group to reach Mt. Everest Base Camp at 17,500 feet, before setting another record, becoming the first person with one arm to summit the highest mountain in the world!
Gary Guller summits Mt. Cho Oyu (world's sixth highest mountain) in 2004
25 October - Summit Photos: Thanks so much for your patience and support throughout our extremely successful expedition to Cho Oyu. In total, we had 14 members on this truly international Team. I'm pleased to confirm that out of the 14 folks on the team, 10 summitted, 3 climbed to the Yellow Band and 1 very special person, supported us all the way to Base Camp.

As always, Thank you. Til the next time...G

Gary Guller and The Marathon des Sables

Gary Guller is headed to Morocco to participate in the toughest footrace on earth. The Marathon des Sables - The MdS is a 6 day / 151 mile (243km) endurance race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Please find a couple of links that will give you a better idea of the race!
http://www.darbaroud.com/index_uk.php

http://www.saharamarathon.co.uk/index.html

Starting on September 7, 2009 Gary's 43rd birthday, we will start, almost daily when possible, publishing on this blog, Gary's training schedule, weight loss, training partners, sponsors, gear, diet etc.

A little Gary Guller history:
Gary Guller summits Mt. Everest (worlds highest mountain) in 2003

Gary Guller and his successful Team Everest '03 expedition were featured in over 250+ newspaper and magazine articles, numerous TV reports with national and international coverage. Gary led the largest cross-disability group to reach Mt. Everest Base Camp at 17,500 feet, before setting another record, becoming the first person with one arm to summit the highest mountain in the world!

Gary Guller summits Mt. Cho Oyu (world's sixth highest mountain) in 2004

25 October - Summit Photos

Thanks so much for your patience and support throughout our extremely successful expedition to Cho Oyu. In total, we had 14 members on this truly international Team. I'm pleased to confirm that out of the 14 folks on the team, 10 summitted, 3 climbed to the Yellow Band and 1 very special person, supported us all the way to Base Camp.