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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
Altra Torin (sz 7) Lifetime Miles: 44.49
Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
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10.500.000.000.0010.50

Was worried that I might be sick since I have a bit of congestion in my sinuses.  Karen texted me that she wanted to run 8-9.  If it weren't for her invitation I probably would have wimped out.   Quickly drank EmergenC and ate a banana then headed out towards her house.

We ran a new route today.  Ran west on 2600 N to 600E then south on 600E (aka Killer Hill).  I haven't run down that thing for ages.  It's a dangerous steep hill, narrow county road w/ blind curves and zero shoulder.  We ran down it w/o getting hit by a car, whew!

We then ran east towards Cedar Hollow Rd just in case we need to get a drink at the Jr High (we didn't need to).  I was going so slow.  Karen was kind enough to stay close.  At the intersection of 1200 E we decided to go further east to Highland.  By then my legs got warmed up and I was running comfortably alongside Karen and Sky.  I like running in Highland and LOVE Karen's company. 

We decided not to back track but keep going east then turn north on the first road that leads back to SR 92.  When running on the 2 lane construction zone on the down/up hill portion of SR92, a motorist stopped and warned us that there was a cyote up ahead.  That was very kind of her...it would have spooked Sky.  So we crossed the road to the north side which had a wider shoulder and was partially blocked off with orange construction cones.  We reached the traffic light by Smith and crossed SR92 to the south side safely.  Ran Karen home, then tried to pick up the pace a bit for the solo mile home.  Was dishearted to see how hard it was to get it to 10 mm pace! 

It was a good recovery run, easy pace, fun conversation and great company!  After I got home, I played with Emi while her mommy helped Eric study for his Board exam. 

****Hubby just got home early from work feeling icky icky sick!  He's working from home now before heading to his other job as Stake Pres.! :)

Now off to take care of the sick and afflicted! :)

*** Karen ~ if you are reading this.  I want you to join the blog so I can comment on yours! :)   Pretty Please! :)

Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 10.50
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 18:10:24 from 67.2.126.2

Don't you dare get sick! It is an implied rule that SSFs cannot be sick at the same time. Oh wait ... maybe then we could get sick beds next to each other and watch Denzel movies all day while our hubbies cared for us. WAIT ... your hubby is sick! DANG ... he ruined my plan!!!! ;)

PLEASE, take care of yourself. Your body is tired. You have been doing so much for others and STILL running in pain. You need to take it easy for a while. Pretty please.

LLL LLL LLL

From Nancy on Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 18:13:27 from 76.27.19.206

You are a very dedicated runner to run even when you don't feel well. Even when you don't feel well you make a 10 mile run sound easy.

From Smooth on Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 18:29:32 from 67.2.117.33

SSF ~ I so wanted to pay you a visit today bringing soup! But dang, hubby called sounding like darth vader, then got home w/ stuffiness and cough. Eric is still sick. Marianne lost her voice yesterday. I finally blogged when Emi went down for a nap.

I would have loved to have sickbeds next to you and watch Denzel. I don't think Ry can stand taking care of TWO tough and sick girls! :)

Nancy ~ It would have been miserable if I didn't have Karen's company! She is so positive and fun to run with. The weather was nice too albeit a bit breezy! Oh, I'm running b/c I have Boston in 7+ weeks! Not really that dedicated...it's an addiction! :)

From timp on Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:59:53 from 144.188.24.30

great week so far Smooth. I guess your knee is feeling ok, right?

From allie on Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 22:02:51 from 174.23.192.205

stay healthy, smooth! well wishes to your husband.

From Smooth on Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 01:34:37 from 67.2.85.71

Tim ~ My knee isn't getting worse nor better. It's about the same. Seems to hurt when I pushed the pace or after a very long run. I just faithfully ice it, roll the quads and do some simple strength exercises. I think I'll take a break after Boston or UVM to let it heal properly.

allie ~ thanks! this virus seems to be going around! so far I'm able to keep it above the neck! :)

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