IronColl's GWN 2012

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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby gnu » Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:26 am

chunkymonkeymelonhed wrote::D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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WOW Colleen- that is one IMPRESSIVE race. Congratulations. I am so impressed with how you fit everything in. I love "I have my plan set up to do the best I can with what I have".

Can't wait to see what you do with IMC.


This!!

And great report - love your walk like an angry school teacher :lol:

Amazing. Simply amazing.
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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby Miss*Smiles » Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:17 am

I'm so proud of you! You continue to inspire. You ROCK!

Congratulations!!!!
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Postby runJrun » Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:20 pm

Just awesome Colleen!! Your drive, determination and talent are so inspiring. I want to be able to do this one day as well. I wish you all the luck in the rest of your Ironman training!

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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby Avis » Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:05 pm

Jo-Jo wrote:Wow.
You nailed it :D :D

I think the nail went clear through and out the other side! Congratulations!
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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby jes » Wed Jul 04, 2012 6:13 pm

So amazing! Way to smash that goal!!

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Postby IronColl » Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:53 pm

Thanks everyone! I'm hopeful this means good things for the big race. I know that I have a lot more confidence in my training than I did this time last week.

Some race pictures are up. Here is the link to mine:
http://www.marathon-photos.com/scripts/ ... 2&match=82


There is one of me jumping over the finish line (looking down). I just about fell when I landed because my calves were so tight.
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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby Lightning » Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:26 pm

IronColl wrote:Thanks everyone! I'm hopeful this means good things for the big race. I know that I have a lot more confidence in my training than I did this time last week.

Some race pictures are up. Here is the link to mine:
http://www.marathon-photos.com/scripts/ ... 2&match=82


There is one of me jumping over the finish line (looking down). I just about fell when I landed because my calves were so tight.



You obviously must get this one! I love it!!!
Lightning :)

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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby scrumhalfgirl » Thu Jul 05, 2012 6:22 pm

Lightning wrote:
IronColl wrote:Thanks everyone! I'm hopeful this means good things for the big race. I know that I have a lot more confidence in my training than I did this time last week.

Some race pictures are up. Here is the link to mine:
http://www.marathon-photos.com/scripts/ ... 2&match=82


There is one of me jumping over the finish line (looking down). I just about fell when I landed because my calves were so tight.



You obviously must get this one! I love it!!!


yes - that photo is fabulous!
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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby Miss*Smiles » Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:06 am

Lightning wrote:
IronColl wrote:Thanks everyone! I'm hopeful this means good things for the big race. I know that I have a lot more confidence in my training than I did this time last week.

Some race pictures are up. Here is the link to mine:
http://www.marathon-photos.com/scripts/ ... 2&match=82


There is one of me jumping over the finish line (looking down). I just about fell when I landed because my calves were so tight.



You obviously must get this one! I love it!!!


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IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby Jwolf » Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:10 am

Nice picture, but too bad you can't see your eyes. I'd hold to see if there's a better one at IMC. :)
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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby MINITEE » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:33 pm

This one..
http://www.marathon-photos.com/scripts/ ... 459&bib=82

Now, if they could photoshop out that truck!
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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby Stampie » Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:38 am

Jwolf wrote:Nice picture, but too bad you can't see your eyes. I'd hold to see if there's a better one at IMC. :)

I agree! But that is not to say these pic's are not good, they are. I would just wait to see how great the IMC pic's will turn out, especially at the end when you cross the finish and smashing your previous record.
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Re: IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby Habs4ever » Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:58 pm

I finally had a chance to read your report.
YOU DID FABULOUS!! :dance: :dance:

I'm so happy for you. I can't wait for IMC.
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IronColl's GWN 2012

Postby QuickChick » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:36 pm

Holy crap, that's a huge pb. Good for you!! Lightning, I agree, 40km/hour on a bike would be scary!! Now on a horse, that I'd do... :)
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