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Location:

UT,

Member Since:

Oct 14, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Age Division Winner

Running Accomplishments:

85 marathons, 5 times Utah Grand Slam finisher (division winner twice).

7 Bostons (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016).

Two 50Ks, one 50 miler (Pony Express).

A handful of AG wins in all distance races.

Marathon PR: 3:57:09 (Boston'08)

Half Marathon PR: 1:48:41 (Bryce Canyon '11)

10K PR: 47:50 (Spectrum 10K '09)

5K PR: 22:31 (Nestle 5K '08)

Short-Term Running Goals:

2017 Races:

June 10 - Utah Valley Marathon (5:13:43)

June 24 - Morgan Valley Marathon (5:49:01)

July 8 - Hobbler Half (2:19:37, 2nd AG)

July 24 - Temple to Temple 5K (27:43)

July 29 - Timp Half (2:08:01, 3rd AG)

Aug 26 - Mt. Nebo Marathon (5:16:16, 3rd AG)

Sep 16 - Huntsville Marathon (4:48:53)

Oct 7 - St. Geroge Marathon (4:57:11)

Nov 4 - Canyon City Marathon (5:30:07)

2018 Races:

Jan 13 - St. George Half (2:19:45, 3rd AG)

Mar 3 - The Woodlands Marathon (5:01:35)

Apr 6-7 - Ragnar So. California

June 1-2 - Ragnar Wasatch Back

June 9 - Utah Valley Marathon (5:19:22)

June 30 - Morgan Valley Half

Sep 1 - Pocatello Marathon (6:00:43)

Sep 15 - Huntsville Marathon (5:37:08)

Oct 6 - St. George Marathon (5:25:43)

Oct 20 - SoJo Marathon (5:29:23)

2019 Races:

June 1 - Utah Valley Marathon (5:44:24)

June 22 - Morgan Valley Marathon (6:15:13)

Aug 31 - Pocatello Marathon (5:38:47)

Sep 14 - Big Cottonwood Marathon (6:03:51)

Oct 5 - St. George Marathon (5:57:46)

Oct 12 - SoJo Marathon (5:55:45)

2020 Races:

Jan 18 - St. George Half (2:38:28)

Feb 15 - Sun Marathon (5:51:54)

May 5 - Conquer Covid-19 Virtual Marathon (5:49:07)

May 16 - Clear Creek Canyon Half Marathon (2:32:15)

May 25 - Utah Valley Virtual Marathon (5:33:110

June 9 - Independence Run Virtual Marathon (5:55:22)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Run happy and healthy all the days of my life. Be an example and inspiration to my family.

Personal:

I'm 64, retired RN, happily married, nana to 14 beautiful grandchildren, mother to 6 children (1 daughter, 5 sons) who are kind, hardworking, caring, wonderful people! Wish they live closer!!! :) :) :)

Picked up running in 2005 at age 50, to stay healthy so I can take care of my husband who had endocarditis resulting in AVR and MVR in 2004, end stage renal failure in 2014, kidney transplant on Dec 30, 2015. Six months after the kidney transplant, we discovered that he has a rare auto-immune disease that was probably triggered in 2004 with then the undiagnosed infective endocarditis. The doctors had to make up a name for this rare disease, Monoclono Gammopathy with Renal Significance (MGRS). It is not curable. After desperately trying different chemotherapies, the doctor finally found one immuno-therapy, Daratumamab, that works to treat the MGRS. It is a miracle!!!

Grateful for the gift of life, blessings, dear friends and loved ones!!! Thankful for the ability to move, walk, jog, and yes run!!!!

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles:						311.91
Saucony Guide ISO Lifetime Miles:						313.31
Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles:						225.26
Altra Torin (sz 7) Lifetime Miles:						44.49
Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles:						60.91

Tue, Feb 28, 2012

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00

60 min sweat fest on the elliptical, watching Man on a Mission, a GREAT running 55 min documentary I highly recommend!!! :)

Here's the good news from the follow up visit at Dr. McKell's this morning. He examined the foot and had me push against his hand's resistance. The only discomfort/tenderness was at the base of the 5th metatarsal when I pushed my foot outward. Another X-ray was taken to compare with the ones 2 weeks ago. He pointed out the area where little calouse has formed at the base of the 5th metatarsal. He said I am healing at a very good rate. Generally bone fracture takes 6-8 weeks to heal...but for a healthy person such as me...it can heal as quickly as 3 weeks. WaHOOOO!!! :)

His recommendation is that I should remain in the boot for another week, mostly when I'm up for lengthy period and when outdoor. When indoor/at home I need to wear sturdy shoes, NO bare feet. I can begin walking this week. And if no pain or discomfort I can introduce running in the mix next week! How much and how soon is entirely up to my own judgement. He cautioned the risk of re-injury, so I need to take things slowly. He said to see him in two weeks but if things are heading the right direction then there's no need for another visit! We then spent the next 5-10 min talking about running and bare foot running and my son's residency in Cleveland! :) :) :) :) :)

So, here's the plan of action. I will continue with my cross training on the cardio stuff and add walking on an incline treadmill. I think I will borrow RAD's post-boot-TM workout! :) THANKS RAD for being my *trail blazer*. Hope I'll heal well enough to run Spectrum so I can complete the SG Runner Series. And may be... may be well enough to run/walk Buffalo 25K that I have signed up for! :) If all goes well...I can do Boston with a goal to finish! :) I'm SO happy! :)

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Comments

From Andrea on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 14:59:02 from 72.37.244.100

Such great news!!

From DaleG on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 15:09:19 from 66.87.64.97

That's awesome, smoothie!!! I know you'll make the right decisions.

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 16:18:02 from 174.27.219.252

Andrea, Dale ~ THANKS! I am very grateful for the body's ability to heal itself. :)

From Rhett on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 16:20:56 from 170.215.58.122

Great news! Stick with the plan and you'll be fit and ready to run again! Yay!

From Toby on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 16:24:34 from 199.101.229.254

Hip hip hooray! I'm so excited for you Smooth!

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 17:02:24 from 174.27.219.252

Rhett ~ yes bish! I need to be smart with the rehab plan if I want to run healthy and happy! :)

Toby ~ thanks! :)

From Jon A on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 17:17:13 from 107.0.7.18

It's been some time since I've been over to the blog, and when I come see I get this news. Both happy and sad. I'm sad you have had an injury, but very happy that you are mending quick!

Kelly and I will be very happy to see you at Spectrum. (Positive Mental vibes, I know you will be back.)

From Chad on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 17:26:17 from 168.177.153.27

That is incredible news! I know you'll be ready for Boston. If you are not quite ready for Spectrum maybe you can scoot like RAD did. :)

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 17:27:35 from 174.27.219.252

Jon ~ HI there!!!! Long time no hear! I was thinking about you and Kelly on the runs where Wendy, Karen, Carolyn and I ran thru the 28th and 23rd ward to Smith Marketplace.

How have you been? I'm excited you're running Spectrum. The last time I ran that race was in 2009. We were originally going to run the Lake to Lake Relay but with my injury and Carolyn's busy schedule, we have to change our plans. Karen did the Dogtown. John and Wendy are going to run Spectrum so I hope I will be good to run by then. I'm excited to see you and Kelly at Spectrum.

We'll have to do a group run on Sat. sometime. Where have you guys been running?

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 17:29:37 from 174.27.219.252

Chad ~ I thought about scooting at Spectrum but they would probably DQ me on the Snow Canyon trail. hehe! :)

From flatlander on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 18:11:22 from 64.129.54.210

Great news, really glad to hear this. Looks like Boston is back in the cross-hairs.

From RAD on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 22:27:05 from 98.202.23.178

Best.blog.ever!

Onward and upward!

From Teena Marie on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 23:12:28 from 75.162.92.164

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

From Jon A on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 08:53:06 from 107.0.7.18

Hey Smooth, We are excited to be back to running. Still have a hard time finding time to run, and Kelly's foot is still being a pain. Slowly we will be back. :-)

And a group run would be a blast!

If your foot isn't up for running the whole Spectrum, Kelly and I will be going slow and steady, your welcome to join us.

From Tom Slick on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:03:52 from 168.179.157.140

I love it. You know the problem and you have taken control to be the master of your destiny. Keep up the great work ethic and attitude and all will be well!

From The Quiet Pirate on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:30:04 from 152.26.59.252

I'm thrilled you got such great news. You have super powers and heal extra fast....I knew there was something special about you :-)

Great recovery plan too! You'll be out roaming with the Buffalo before you know it.

From Smooth on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 22:12:48 from 174.27.219.252

Jon ~ I like that alot, going easy and steady with you and Kelly at Spectrum! :)

Slick ~ thanks!

QP ~ You make me laugh! :) :) :)

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