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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.500.000.000.004.50

Ran w/ Mary, Wendy, Stephanie & Carolyn at easy recovery pace.  4.5 miles in 44:10.  AP: 9:49.  

Around the world core, fast abs, clam shell, abductor lifts (40 reps)

AM/PM yoga

Foam roll to loosen up the ITB and quad.  Minimal soreness.

Have a GREAT week everyone!!!!

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 4.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 15:33:41 from 76.27.12.70

Nice work Smooth! Glad to see you're feeling well enough to be up and running again...have you gotten that permit yet? :)

From marion on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 15:33:44 from 71.213.121.129

Hey you!! Nice run today :) I need to go read your race reoprt :) Your pic on Miles blog is sure cute :) I hope you are feeling well today!

From MrsFIT on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 15:38:49 from 205.127.241.18

Thata girl Smoothie!!!!

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 16:18:58 from 67.42.27.114

Looks like you are on your way to a good recovery.

From Bec on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 17:42:49 from 67.177.35.60

Nice recovery run after the harsh hills of PCM.

I had so much fun last weekend with you, RAD, and Pres. When I run amoung those I love, I know why running is such an important part of my life. Thank you for motivating me any so many others with your passion for life. Keep smiling.

By the way... A man did have a heart attack at the PCM at about mile 15. I guess there were a few people performing CPR on him until the ambulance came. What are the chances? Yikes.

From Kimmy on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 23:33:40 from 75.169.127.111

Great workout right after a tough marathon.

From Kathie on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 23:43:17 from 207.155.176.10

Nice workout smooth. Happy to hear you are not too sore...see you in two weeks!

From Kelli on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 23:53:22 from 71.219.64.200

Minimal soreness???? Wow, you are superwoman amazing runner lady!!!!

From Teena on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 00:04:33 from 67.177.20.13

I'm with Kelli ... you are superwoman!!!

Hey, do you still have those links that RivertonPaul sent you in regards to IT band stuff??

Love you!!!

Hope you are sound asleep enjoying pleasant dreams!!!

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From Maurine/Tarzan on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 11:03:12 from 63.255.172.2

Wowie zowie - already putting on the miles. Good for you Smooth!

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 12:24:50 from 71.32.235.5

Rachel,

Not sure if I got the permit...but I am kinda stubborn.

Marion,

I feel great. I would be depressed if I couldn't run. I posted couple of pics on my race report seeing how Maurine, Teena and Kelli posted such great pics on their blogs. Except I need to learn how to downsize the pic before posting. They are HUGE.

Paul,

I find the recovery time shorter with each successive race over the season. Last year I was able to run TOU and SGM (2 weeks) w/out much down time.

Bec,

Thanks for the fun on Sat. That heartattack was for real? Scary. Hope the guy is ok.

Kimmy & Kathie,

Can't wait to see you in two weeks. I am bringing the whole neighborhood...lotsa fun ladies running their 1st half in preparation for SGM.

Kellie, Maurine,

Since I didn't race PCM...the soreness is mild like after a long run. No superwoman here.

Teena,

I printed those articles Rivertonpaul posted for me. I refer to them all the time. They are very helpful.

How's Chemistry? Hope you're enjoying your class. Love you!

From marion on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 12:30:47 from 71.213.121.129

Smooth- when you are in your blog entry screen, click once on the pic. It will put little squares on the corners of your pic. Put the cursor over that square until the cursor turns into an arrow. Click and hold down while you "shrink" the pic smaller :) Call me if you have trouble :)

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 12:42:29 from 71.32.235.5

Marion,

THANKS! I "shrank" them. It works! You're a genius! How'd I ever survive w/o you. :)

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