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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
Saucony Guide ISO Lifetime Miles: 313.31
Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
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Today is FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!! One month 'till Boston!!!

I got out the brand spanking NEW pair of shoes that I bought in Jan. for a test drive.  I tied, untied, laced and relaced the left shoe until the medial tibial tendon was happy.  Ran an easy 6 miler in 55:19.  AP: 9:13:  Splits: 9:16, 9:16, 9:07, 9:10, 9:19, 9:09  All good numbers in Chinese!

Last looooooooooooooooooooooong run tomorrow, Woohoo!

Mizuno Inspire 4 Sz6.5 Lime Green (B) Miles: 6.00
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From DonGardinero on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 14:34:07 from 75.162.172.89

Great job Smooth. Don't you just LOVE the feel of a new pair of shoes? I can't wait until my last long run. I still have four more to go. 18 miles tomorrow, two twenty milers and then another 18 miler.

From Bec on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 15:02:53 from 205.123.38.98

My last long run is tomorrow too! Yippee! I'll be thinking of you.

From Amber on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 15:15:56 from 64.255.88.143

Yeah for spring and double Yeah for BOSTON!!!! Woot Woot! Nice pace yesterday w/ your run!!! Didn't get a chance to comment on yesterdays before you had posted this one. I love eating at the temple too, ,the food is always so yummy, I feel like I'm eating at my Grandma's house! Good luck on your long run tomorrow, I can't believe that's it and then you get to taper! Wow,,,will you pack me in your suitcase so I can go to Boston w/ you? I will be watching it on the news so jump real high when you see the cameras ok? I mean real high Smooth, , ha ha, sorry that was a short person joke! :)

PS loved your In N Out story, , , Did you ever get a cookie?

From Smooth on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 15:25:55 from 71.36.65.79

Amber,

You're TOO FUNNY!!! I watched my Boston marathonDVD and couldn't even see myself. So, no matter how high I jump, you ain't gonna see me. I love shortie jokes. They make me laugh!

Yep, I'm so excited for Boston. I'd packed you in my suitcase if I could! Nope, was in such a hurry to get back that hubby didn't go looking for that special cookie store. Still need to get to In N Out one of these days.

From Kathie on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 15:55:01 from 207.155.176.10

Great pace and you are so consistent with your run... I can't wait to see how you do in Boston?

From leslie on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 15:55:47 from 76.23.61.78

Woo hoo on the new shoes!!!! Now here comes the count down......

I hope you have a great long run tomorrow!!!

From Rhett on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 01:04:42 from 216.67.216.116

Enjoy the new shoes. I have a pair on order that I'm going to wear in Boston. I can't wait to get them. I'm excited to hear how your final long run goes tomorrow.

From RAD on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 16:34:40 from 67.166.99.8

Smooth, I hope your long run went well today. We didn't get home until 1:30 this morning after being awake for 27 hours (except the little bit you can sleep on a plane). So, needless to say I would've LOVED to have joined you!!! But, I slept :) Can't wait to hear your report of the run! You are so awesome, I missed your inspiration while I was gone!

From Smooth on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 23:50:01 from 71.36.65.79

Rachel,

WELCOME HOME!!! Are you running the Riverton 1/2 next week? I am.

From Maurine/Tarzan on Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 12:41:28 from 97.117.75.12

What is your boston number? I will have to follow you all day long from work. I just love doing that!

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