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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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Saucony Guide ISO Wide Lifetime Miles: 311.91
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Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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Perfect day for a long run though  I only slept a total of 3 hrs at the most and was rather tired.  T around 27, blue sky, no wind.  Wore l/s Boston shirt with tights, gloves and sunglasses.  I want today's route to assimilate Boston, not so much in terrain which would be impossible; but in effort. 

The first 2 miles were downhill towards the bottom of Dry Creek.  Ran those in marathon pace plus 60 seconds.  It was hard to run that slow especially on downhill.  The next 3 miles were gradual uphill going east towards Highland.  Ran those in marathon pace plus 30 sec.  The next mile was down towards American Fork River, ran that in mp plus 15 sec. 

Took gatorade at mile 6 before the one mile uphill climb to the AF Temple.  I used to call this my Veyo.  Mile 7 to 10 going north have always been tough for me perhaps due to the perceivable elevation gain and fast moving traffic along this stretch.  Turning west for 0.5 mile of slight downgrade gave welcomed relief.  Took Gu and 1/2 of water at gas station around mile 10.25 while waiting for traffic light.

The next 5 K turns north again towards Alpine.  The elevation continues to ascend 'till mile 13. Ran those in mp plus 40 sec.  Instead of turning left to go up the canyon, I chose to follow the road up east thru the Heritage Hills area.  This is a beautiful residential area that nestles in the corner and base of Lone Peak.  The view of Utah Valley from this area is gorgeous.  Drank 1/2 of the water at mile 13.5 before turning south.  

The next 5K goes south and west through Alpine.  Took gatorade at mile 15.  I love the homes and estates in this area.  I thought if man can have such beautiful dwellings on earth, I can't imagine what "mansions" my Lord has instored in heaven for me.  

I dubbed the series of hills from mile 16 to 17 the Newton Hills since I'm at about 3/4 into my run.  The next 1.5 mile is downhill, my legs are feeling fatigue so I did not take advantage of the gravity.   Took last of the gatorade at mile 18.  The last two miles to home level out once I reached the Lehi bench.  I ran those at marathon pace.

20 miles in 3:15:24  AP: 9:46  Spent 1/2 hour sweeping out the garage as both cars were gone.  My son came home just in time to make me a glass of protein smoothie.  Took a cold water soak while sipping hot chocolate.  It was heavenly.  

Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz 6.5 (A) Miles: 20.00
Night Sleep Time: 3.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 3.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From tarzan on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 18:43:47

Great run and great write-up of your run. You are going to do great in Boston.

From Teena on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 18:46:07

Smoothie Q!!!

You amaze me on so many levels!! 20 miles (esp. those hills in the end), plus sweeping out the garage!! How in the world?

I love you so much and can't wait to see you in just over an hour!!

Yahoo!!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Kathie on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 18:48:55

Smooth I am amazed that you put in that many miles alone. I have done a few 20 milers alone and they are much easier with friends... I think anyway.

From Rachel on Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 20:15:26

You are my idol! Some day I want to run like Smooth. The miles and persistance is just unbelievable to me. Great job and hope to see you soon, maybe the Lehi trail will be clear and we can meet up there some Sat soon.

From leslie on Sun, Feb 01, 2009 at 00:34:50

It was great to see you tonight, you looked fresh as a Daisy! It is hard to believe you can run that far and that fast and still get all dolled up and be the life of the party!! Let's do it again soo! Tell Larry it was nice to see him again. You two are such a cute couple.

From Teena on Sun, Feb 01, 2009 at 02:36:14

I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU

It was so much fun spending time with you and Pres. Smooth this evening. Ryan is always so impressed with your sweet hubby. You two are the GREATEST!!

From tarzan on Sun, Feb 01, 2009 at 15:56:39

It was nice spending some time with you last night and getting to meet Larry! Keep up the good work with your training.

From Kelli on Sun, Feb 01, 2009 at 21:06:45

GREAT RUN!!! I can not believe you did that and then swept the garage, I would have been in BED! Great job on the hills at the end. You are truly AMAZING!! You need to come and be my coach.

From Bec on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 10:30:39

Great run Smooth. You are going to rock Boston! If you would like company at your next 20 miler, please let me know. I did 15 on Saturday, by the end I was a little lonely.

From Marion on Mon, Feb 02, 2009 at 15:43:54

Smooth run Smooth! You are so cool! I love the detail. I am going to re-read your long runs when I am doing them in the fall for my Marathon. I think I will make your speedy professional runners do them with me for the coaching :)

I miss you already!

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