Getting Ready

So i plan to be going to Portland pretty soon. Im very excited to get started and be around my teammates. I need to get use to Portland the city and just the NBA life. I started working out by myself, so what ive been doing really is running on the treadmill everyday and lifting, while doing push ups and sit ups every night. I would run outside but the humidity in Indiana is so bad i honestly think i would pass out. So the treadmill has been my friend and enemy but its good for me. I usually run on the treadmill then get on the elliptical and finally get on the sitting bike and put the resistance all the way up, its more like a lift. I do all of that then i lift. Its still so hot that when im done working out and i get in the shower im still sweating. Its all going for me getting in shape, and one thing that everyone says thats very important to prepared for the league is getting in shape.

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SalemBlazer said August 25, 2007

The weather here will probably be in the low to middle 80's next week but the heavy humidity will be left out. Time has come for BrazerRoll to begin. Get here; get fired up and let's return to Blazer mania... Again Greg let me say, WELCOME ABOARD!!!
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BlazerBandit said August 25, 2007

yo Greg if you want an amazing view of the city of Portland, go to Council Crest.
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- DecemberistPDX replied August 25, 2007
  
  The view from Mt. Tabor is equally as amazing.
  And has good stairs/paths to run.
- MarketerX replied August 27, 2007
  
  Right on - I married my wife at Council Crest. Beautiful place (if you can find it).
david1978pdx said August 25, 2007

You're coming to Portland at the right time. Oregon is beautiful in September.
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DRAFTODEN said August 25, 2007

the midwest humidity is brutal, after living in san diego and now portland I could not imagine spending another summer anywhere else, especially in the midwest or south!
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scnbenstein said August 25, 2007

i'm curious... how much can you bench?
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- david1978pdx replied August 25, 2007
  
  I don't know, but it's more than Kevin Durant. Actaully, I bet G.O. could bench press Kevin Durant. :-P
thumbsdown said August 25, 2007

it's amazing that you can motivate yourself to work out like that. if I were in your position I would buy a personal trainer, a chef or a pre-prepared meal plan (Nutrisystem?), and like 12 Turtles.
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ursportspro said August 25, 2007

Good to here your running. Your stamina has been the biggest knock on you so far. Remember GregO, Defense, Defense, Defense......
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redfalconsam said August 25, 2007

@ Center, from Ohio State, NUMBER FIFTY-TWO, GGGGGRRRREEEEGGG OOODDDEEENNNN!!!!!

How'd I sound? Greg, just got back from the OREGON COAST and I have never seen so many blazer jerseys in one day. Ya'll got to get this train rollin' or I gonna go crazy!!! I can't remember wishin' it was november already!! ;) So check it out: consensus with my friends is that you should be called Greg "The Judge" Oden.
Get on home already!!!
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Zers4sure said August 25, 2007

Do work, OG...DO WORK!
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TayZim72 said August 25, 2007

Can't wait to see ya in the Blazers uniform man!!!
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alohawarrior said August 25, 2007

What team are you most excited to play next season? If you don't have a team maybe a player you want to match up aginst? I have been a Blazer fan since 89 and I would love to see you SMASH the Lakers. One more thing about your nickname, the only man to ask is Kenny Smith. He holds the key to nicknames, just ask half man half amazing. Don't let Barkley do it or he will nickname you crispy cream.
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nwjuggalo said August 25, 2007

It's good to see you have the work ethic to be a pro. Some had wondered about having the heart to survive in the NBA. It sounds like you'll do just fine. Ignore the naysayers and have fun.
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ericmedley said August 25, 2007

I heard Greg Oden never gets tired.
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Oden52Rocks said August 25, 2007

Greg,
Hoping to see you out here soon. You will love summer in Portland. Much sunshine, low humidity. I lived on the E Coast and suffered through many humid summers. Get yourself out here and you will wonder how you ever lived anywhere else!
Mark
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roemul4 said August 25, 2007

1.5 months untill pre-season; I wish I could warp time forward.....
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jason42180 said August 25, 2007

Basketball season cant come soon enough!
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- david1978pdx replied August 26, 2007
  
  Thank God football season is starting or I would be going nuts waiting for basketball season. Go Seahawks!
Valencia said August 26, 2007

Good to see ya getting your workout on, I wish I was that motiviated, but then again, I am not getting millions of dollars, so I ain't mad at ya brother! Good Luck!
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mikeconleyfan said August 26, 2007

13. ericmedley, 8 hours ago |
I heard Greg Oden never gets tired.

--> Greg Oden is like Chuck Norris...except manlier
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mikeconleyfan said August 26, 2007

Oh by the way Greg--weather here is awesome! Was just at the beach and it was 70 and half-cloudy half-sunny for three days straight with 10mph wind...pretty nice.
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blazergirl03 said August 25, 2007

We can't wait to have you here in Portland, you are going to fall in love with this city. Thanks for bringing classy back to Portland.
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SportsFreak said August 25, 2007

Thank you Greg for working so hard. We Blazer fans really appreciate someone working out over the summer rather than hitting the pipe and getting dui's. Congratulations again for being #1.
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mikeconleyfan said August 26, 2007

Yeah dude take it seriously--goin' up against just average guys is tough in the NBA because you are going to be wiped out from double teams and stuff...you'll wanna' be in super good shape...anyway best of luck to you--the weather at the coast was beautiful this week--be sure to go training down there Rocky Balboa style one of these weekends....beach joggin' and all that good stuff ;-)

Best of luck 2ya!
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BlazrManic said August 26, 2007

Conditioning like you never have before, man. You will need it for the grind. Can't wait to see you develop here in PDX. Hope you love it enough to call it home. Welcome!
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ptowncboy said August 26, 2007

G.O. WELCOME TO P-TOWN! you will soon see what rip city is all about. Good luck this season hope you dominate everyone that steps up!
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Rosecity07 said August 27, 2007

Get in LaMarcus Aldridge shape and you'll be fine. Man I want you to come to Portland a get to know the city more. It will seem small to you real soon if it doesn't already. There's Lloyd Center, the movies, Nice restaurants down town and a Mall downtown too. We got some cool city parks too. Just enjoy the good weather. You can wear sweaters here in the winter, and a t shirt and shorts in the summer. No humidity.
Welcome to the City of Roses
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McGuiganFamily said August 27, 2007

I wonder what the NBA workouts will be like for you. You are a work horse anyway so I am thinking you will be used to it and you will be surprised how "usual" they will be.
OHHH, I have to tell you, last night Jimmy came running in the front room and said you were on TV. We all turned the channel and there you were, bigger than life on an awards show! Now Jimmy wants to know, are you really going to be in High school Musical 3 and did you get to meet Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus)? He was so excited! You were great too! That was really fun to see you on TV like that. we love you! Take care and give Brandon my love!
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BlueBooYay said August 27, 2007

Have you left yet? 8^)
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thinman said August 27, 2007

I'm excited for you to get started too. These dog-days of summer are killing me.
Is it October yet?
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bigchris said August 27, 2007

Yo greg,Good luck bro with everything! When u commin back 2 Buffalo? Last summer I met u at elmwood center movie house and took picture with u.(bflo cop). GO TRAILBLAZERS!
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dacouve12 said August 27, 2007

Glad your looking forward to getting out here. Its not nearly as hot compared to Indiana and the humidy is alot lower lol
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bucknut said August 27, 2007

Hey Greg, just wanted to know do you have any rituals or superstitions before any games? Its hot here in Columbus too! Good luck on you transition to Portland!!
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DRAFTODEN said August 28, 2007

greg you got to read this
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-27-104/The-Power-of-Odenized-Thinking.html
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DRAFTODEN said August 28, 2007

kind of creepy that the guy is thinking about you right before he is about to get married, lol.
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ConnorSmith said August 28, 2007

When I saw at the draft day party that we got first pick it was the happiest moment of my life (I'm only 13, sheesh) But anyway, I mean it. I love you! In a brotherly love way of course:)
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robertk232 said August 28, 2007

http://blazerbandwagon.blogspot.com/2007/08/greg-oden-shows-what-he-learned-or.html
I love it, stick to basketball. I figure that you could dominate a game of beer pong if you devoted yourself to it.... please don't though, go blazers!
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Hangtime23 said August 28, 2007

It's amazing how fast Blazers have turned this once in disarray franchise around. I can now proudly take my son (who wants to be a professional hooper) to the Blazers game w/o having to explain to him why this player or that player is not on the court. I thought it would be atleast another 5-10 years before the Blazers got back on track. The West Coast could be in for a big surprise when the play off race is near its end. Go Blazers.
Mr. Cooper
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anhoba said August 29, 2007

Come on and get here already! The weather is beautiful!!! September is my fave month here - hopefully you'll get to enjoy it as you learn your way around town! I hope you are sensing the growing excitement I'm witnessing all over town. There are a ton of Blazer jerseys, hats, gear being worn! We know we're very lucky to have you. That being said, after following your blog and articles I've read about you, we're honored to have such a upstanding young man join our city! Thank you, Greg and kudos to your family! Lastly, for my 2nd wedding anniversary next week - I bought your jersey and some new Blazer gear for my husband. (uh, I hope he's not reading this!) The BEST gift would be to meet you and get your signature on it! ;0) Maybe someday!! So hurry up and get here already! We're ready to welcome you as a resident of the city o' roses, and I'm anxious to finally experience Rip City!!! I've only heard about it every season for the past 11 years. Fear Not G-man...you'll do great! ;0)
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mgbkab said August 29, 2007

Looking at Mike Barret's blog I see you're here and working out! I think it's so great you guys are so committed that you are here a month early! Anyone that hasn't should check out Barret's Blog and watch the video and check out all of the pics from the practices:

http://mikebarrettsblog.blogspot.com/

Like everyone else I can't wait until the season starts!

Greg, I still can't believe you are on our team! It's like a dream.

GO BLAZERS!!!
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rufailing said August 30, 2007

There's allot of fun physical activities besides just working out. For example, there are some great hills for cycling or you can hike in the Gorge or at some of our great parks. I know you'll have no problem have a good time here.
Keep up the good work.
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HoopStarBball said August 31, 2007

Don't forget us in Indiana. Indiana will always BE basketball. Give me a holla if you want me to send you some gear from this basketball company I work for. BTW if you ever want to check our blog out and post a comment we'd love to have you. go to http://www.hoopstarbasketball.com/blognews/ Thanks Oden and good luck this year!!! We'll be watching!!!!
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KyleFeller said August 31, 2007

G O,

You're making us Hoosiers throughout the country look good in our arguments of who has the best basketball talent! I'm dominating these clowns in NYC currently.
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paulpx2 said September 01, 2007

Quick tip from an Oregonian: don't swim in the Columbia River. It's radioactive.
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nwjuggalo said September 02, 2007

Or the Willamette (from another Oregonian). The powers-that-be claim the Willamette is safe to swim in now but don't buy into it. That river is nasty.
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hdarrellh said September 02, 2007

I live in iowa...bought Sirius radio just to hear the games...hurry, let's go.
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