Category Archives: Spring 2012

RACE REPORT:  Ride the Gap Century Leave a comment Read more »

RACE REPORT: Ride the Gap Century

The first weekend of June, I took the opportunity to join in on one of MY FAVORITE rides……..Parowan Gap!  Living and training in Iron County for many years, I loved riding in the Western Valley.  It is flat and fast and WIDE-OPEN!  For years there…


RACE REPORT:  Utah Summer Games 2012 Leave a comment Read more »

RACE REPORT: Utah Summer Games 2012

It’s been just over a month since Ironman St. George and it was time to dust off my racing shoes again!  The past month has been filled with recovery and change over……..it was time to find my “FAST”!  With Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens looming not…


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The Search for FAST! (Ironman St. George Training Week 29)

This Week in Numbers Swim: 5362 yards Bike: 79.0 miles Run: 3.11 miles Total Time:   7:10:18 So this will be my last “Ironman St. George Training Week” post.  27 weeks of training/racing and 2 weeks of recovery.  I think that will do it 🙂…


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GEAR REVIEW Garmin 910XT

The Garmin Forerunner 910XT is the newest in the Garmin family of fitness gadgets.  This new 910XT model brings additional swim analytics and power measures (with additional equipment) than previous models.  Simply put:  The Garmin 910XT is made for triathlon! Analysis of swim metrics has…


Recovery (Ironman St. George Training Week 28) Leave a comment Read more »

Recovery (Ironman St. George Training Week 28)

RECOVERY………. I love that word.  It means that you did something challenging enough that you need to rest.  THAT, my friends, is how to live your life.  Work hard………Rest well! After the race on Saturday and falling into bed in the wee hours of Sunday…


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Sponsor Spotlight – Red Mountain Resort

I am excited to introduce you to my Ironman St. George Sponsor for 2012 RED MOUNTAIN RESORT!  This world-class resort and spa is located at the entrance to Snow Canyon State Park in Ivins, Utah.  Besides boasting one of the most beautiful 360 degree views…


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2012 Ironman St. George Photo Blog

Photos from Ironman St. George 2012!  [nggallery id=4]


RACE REPORT:  Ironman St. George 2012 6 Comments Read more »

RACE REPORT: Ironman St. George 2012

This race report is one that has been years, over a decade, in the making.  On Saturday, May 5th 2012 at just after 8:00 p.m. I heard the words, “Colleen Rue, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!”  The 13 hours and 1 minute preceding that announcement were…


You are the Reason I am Here Today! (Ironman Training Week 26) 3 Comments Read more »

You are the Reason I am Here Today! (Ironman Training Week 26)

I hope if you have never read one of my blog posts…….this is the post you first read! This is it!  Ironman race week has come and I couldn’t be more OVER-THE-TOP-EXCITED for the experiences I have had and will have on race day next…


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