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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

Mon, Aug 17, 2009

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
4.00	3.25	0.00	0.00	7.25

Week 7 of SGM, 5 days 'till PCM, 3 days 'till school starts!

Slept in this morning. Temp was still cool at 7:30. Ran the canal trail at easy pace, average 9:27. Wore the Nexus2 to see how it handles trail and whether to wear them at PCM. A small blister started to form. It didn't seem to have as much stability. So... think I'll wear one of the Inspire4 even though they have over 300 miles. Left ITB and quads started to ache at mile 3. Will need to stretch, foam roll and ice today. Will take the rest of the week easy.

Have a great week everyone!

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 7.25

Night Sleep Time: 6.50	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 6.50	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Maurine/Tarzan on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:47:52 from 63.255.172.2

Yes - make sure to take it easy this week, even though PC is going to be a long run. I am starting early with Leslie, so make sure you say hi as you pass. I will have my camera with and want to get your picture.

From Kathie on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:48:12 from 207.155.176.10

Good luck this weekend...I can't wait to read your race report.

From Kimmy on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:53:56 from 65.48.64.14

Good luck Smooth at PC...I will send a good running vibe your way

From Rhett on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:54:36 from 74.41.249.102

What pace are you planning on running PC? Enjoy the easy week leading up to the race. I can't believe SGM is so close.

From Jon A on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:57:47 from 67.214.249.195

Good run Smooth, hope that ITB starts to feel better! Take care of it!

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 13:07:18 from 70.56.102.171

Maurine,

I can't wait to see you and Leslie! It might take me 'till the end to catch up with you. By then I'll look like death warmed over. :)

Kathie,

THANKS! GOOD LUCK to you at Hobble Creek!

Kimmy,

THANKS! Wish I could be at Hobble Creek to cheer you and Kathie on! Guess I'll have to wait till Spanish to see you. That reminds me I'd better send in the registration.

Rhett,

PC will be a long long training run. I have to go in with the right attitude. The first 18 miles are mostly uphill. I will need to be patient, probably running them in the 10's. I will be happy to just finish strong...unlike last year's disasterous finish.

From DonGardinero on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 13:14:40 from 75.162.100.126

Yes, take it easy this week. I'll be sure to look for you before the race, along the course and after the race.

From Teena on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 13:25:48 from 67.177.20.13

Yes, please please please take it easy!!!

Have the bestest easy week ever!!! We don't need any additional pics of Prez "grimacing." :)

LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

From RAD on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 13:55:39 from 76.27.12.70

Smooth, so glad to hear you're taking it easy this week...gives me more of an excuse to as well! :) Hope all those little aches and pains go away and DEATH to that blister!

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 15:47:08 from 71.32.239.100

Dale,

THANKS! I will look for you! It means so much to have friends cheering and gets the mind off the pain.

Teena,

I will take it easy if you will! :) Yah, no more primacing pics. :) LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL

Rachel,

Yah right, I don't believe for a second that you will take it easy! :) Thanks for wishing the aches, pains and blister away!

From leslie peterson on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 16:00:27 from 76.23.61.78

Good job Smooth, keep those blisters away! I am getting excited about PC, we will look for you!!!! Don't you get carried away at PC, keep telling yourself THIS IS A TRAINING RUN!!! You want to be strong for SG!!

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 16:04:15 from 71.32.239.100

Les,

You are SO RIGHT, got to be healthy and strong for SGM! I'm gonna treat PCM as a vacation run! Let the fun begins! You get me all excited now!!! WooHoo!

From leslie peterson on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 16:05:35 from 76.23.61.78

I'll bring the donuts!!! JK!!! Party time!!!!

From Bec on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 17:12:42 from 67.177.35.60

Nice run today. Take it nice and easy this week, I will see you on Saturday. Yes, I will be "Bandit Bec."

From Kelli on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 17:47:31 from 71.219.64.200

Nice run, take care of your aches and pains. Why does running have to hurt so much???

I am glad you are counting down to St George, I though there were only 6 weeks! Now, if i can skip this week and next I will still have 5 weeks to try to get my stamina back up. All of my workouts 2 weeks ago were so WEAK it scares me!!!!

Have a great week!! School starts next Monday for me, yeah!!! I will only have on kid home with me. Whatever will I do with myself?

From Smooth on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:41:04 from 71.32.239.100

Les & Bandit Bec,

We have a cabin for the whole weekend. Please come party!

Kelli,

We need to have a "kids are in school party". 5 weeks is plenty of time to get back up to speed (pun intended). Be patient the next two weeks. Do SF1/2 with me and you will feel so speedy if not so tall! Seriously, no racing so you can toe the line at SGM healthy.

From Kelli on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:42:53 from 71.219.64.200

I love feeling tall!

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 21:35:42 from 75.169.27.126

Can't believe how close PCM is. You are looking so strong!

From MarcE on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 21:49:26 from 24.155.140.8

Good luck this weekend, Smooth. Good idea to take it easy this week. Saturday will be a nice easy training run for you.

From Huans32 on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 08:32:16 from 138.64.2.76

Cant wait to hear how PC goes for you. You are such a great runner. And I am sure will beat last years time. Keep it nice and easy.

From MrsFIT on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:37:49 from 67.182.192.209

"Nice and easy" training run? Is that possible on the PC course? Stay strong!!

From Maurine/Tarzan on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:52:22 from 63.255.172.2

I find Park City to be a great marathon for nice and easy. Other than altitude and that fun climb to the Deer Valley parking lot - it is a beautiful and relaxing marathon.

From Smooth on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:05:17 from 71.32.239.100

Paul,

THANKS! You're the one that's looking strong with all those mega miles at such awesome pace. Didn't even look like you ran DNews less than a month ago.

Mark,

I'm not looking to beat last year's time. Just finish w/o injury will be wonderful.

Kristi,

Staying strong is the tricky part.

Maurine,

THANKS for the positive prep talk. I agree it is a beautiful course, never boring with its various terrain and vista. I will try to remember your words about it being beautiful and relaxing. We will have fun no matter what.

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