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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
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Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
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My arthritic joints (mostly fingers, wrists and toes) tell me winter is knocking at the door.   Sunny and cold with a wicked wind from the north which took my breath away!  Ran with John and Wendy for 5 then 1.5 by myself.  Splits: 10:06, 9:30, 9:25, 9:42, 9:11, 9:02, 8:03.  AP: 9:23. 

My nose kept running even after the run which was embarrassing b/c I was orienting a new Primary counselor who is going through chemotherapy.  She didn't seem to be bothered by it; but I have become a germophobic mainly for the concern of those who are immunosuppressed such as Alex and this sister. 

I like this maintenance phase of my running.  I'll just run an hour every day, throw in a tempo day and a long run once a week 'till I get into training mode again.  

Hope the weather is good tomorrow for a long run! 

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!

 

Mizuno Inspire 4 Jade Miles: 6.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 14:22:34 from 75.162.180.109

Nice job, Smoothie. When does training mode start for you? I just started this week after taking more than a month to work on my speed.

From Smooth on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 14:26:03 from 174.23.240.142

Dale ~ THANKS! I notice you are getting very speedy! That's AWESOME! Training mode will start when I sign up for a race which will probably be Painter's half. I wish I could run marathons year round.

From Kathie on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 14:28:54 from 63.248.105.188

I am already three weeks in to my painters schedule...but then I need more help than you do.

From Rhett on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 14:57:23 from 74.42.168.210

Nice maintainance plan Smooth. Enjoy until the hard work starts again.

From RAD on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:19:32 from 76.27.12.70

Nice work Smooth! I'm sure she didn't mind the runny nose and she understood. Or maybe she just Lysol'd after you left :) It's VERY considerate of you to even be mindful of those things around those with suppressed immune systems. Sorry, it had to be through Alex and other experiences!

I'm all for a nice running day tomorrow too!! I'm doing an afternoon run.

From Teena on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:54:09 from 174.52.45.85

Hey SSF -

You are so smart!!! I just love you.

Hope your nose stopped running.

From Huans32 on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 16:33:49 from 138.64.2.76

Great plan and run Smooth. Can't wait to see you next.

From Kelli on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 17:35:06 from 71.219.97.167

My fingers froze today, and my ears!!! Other than that it felt great!! We do not need our fingers or noses, right?

You have a great weekend, too!

From allie on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 20:00:32 from 67.177.43.41

great plan with the maintenance running. winter is definitely knocking...should arrive sometime tomorrow! good luck on your long run and i hope you beat the storm.

From AmberG on Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 11:52:38 from 64.255.89.47

Hey Smooth! I was going to say exactly what allie did, "love your maintenance plan", , , I think that's what we have to do through the winter, just maintain. but who am I to complain? you guys are brave soldiers to get out in that weather up there! keep it up:) hope you have a great weekend!!!!

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