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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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Congestion galore, swollen glands!  Light snow, wet/slushy road, not wanting to get the new shoes wet (really really want to try them out).  So ran on the TM instead.  The shoes feel really snug; may be I should get a half size bigger.  

10 in 1:33:39.  AP: 9:21.  2% incline.

Off to watch BYU vs SDSU.  Go Cougs!!! 

Elixir 5 (charcoal) Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 8.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 8.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 15:58:53 from 67.172.229.125

I hope that knee is doing okay for you to run a 10 miler. I think you may need a little Helga in your life! :)

I certainly hope that you aren't coming down with the gunk that has been passed around your house.

From Cath on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 16:04:43 from 98.70.114.186

Leave it to you to pull through 10 miles even feeling sick. Nicely done! Enjoy the game!

From LuzyLew on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 17:52:31 from 71.195.221.218

I can't beleive you could do 10 feeling like that. I was so sick last week, in bed 3 days. I hope you get better soon.

From Nancy on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 18:42:52 from 76.27.19.206

It doesn't matter how you feel you are always strong enough to run at least 10 miles. Great job.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 19:48:25 from 67.2.126.2

You are so crazy!!!

I love you. I hope you are feeling better this evening.

From leslie peterson on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 20:06:35 from 174.52.158.81

Just checking in on you Smooth, you take care of yourself, and get over your congestion. Have a great weekend.

From Rhett on Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 22:15:43 from 184.10.156.75

Sorry you're feeling under the weather, but the Coug's big victory had to make you feel better. That was a great game! Those San Diego fans are crazy.

From flatlander on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 18:27:25 from 75.214.186.218

Hope you are feeling better. The results of the game must have helped some!

From Teena Marie on Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 20:00:45 from 67.2.126.2

How are you feeling?

From Tom Slick on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:46:17 from 69.171.160.125

So Smooth, Whats new.........are you doing it the right way, the wrong way or the Teena way????

From RivertonPaul on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 18:21:32 from 67.42.27.114

Jimmer.

From Kathie on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 21:36:27 from 174.23.137.227

How you feeling today? I hope better.

Rise and Shout!

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 01, 2011 at 16:04:52 from 67.2.120.80

Rachel ~ Yah, my knee wasn't ready for 10. But I just had to finish the 2nd LOST show so just kept running! My OCD was pathetic.

I think I did get the gunk...just lucky enough to not have the full-blown symptoms like the family who had the fever/chills, coughs, total-wipe-out-feeling. They still have the coughs and runny nose and overall tiredness. Mine pretty much stayed *above the neck*.

Cath! ~ HI, How are you? I haven't checked on you for so long! Are you ready for the D.C. marathon?

Luz ~ This cold just lingers on and on. Sorry you had it worst. Glad you're on the mend! Miss you!

Nancy ~ Thanks!

SSF ~ THANKS for the phone call last night! I'm sorry I have been such a bad SSF! I really appreciate your love and support. You have no idea how much your call and concern means to me! You always seem to know and understand what goes on in my head and heart! I love you! I miss you so much! I am so glad you are feeling better and stronger every day! We need some SSF time so badly! :)

Leslie ~ Hi there! How was your trip and race in Hawaii? I need to check on your blog!

Rhett ~ How's your knee? Those San Diego fans were hilarious! But our Cougars sure showed them! Larry and I will be at the Marriott Center this Wed. night, should be a great game!

Flat ~ Hi there! Are you ready for Beaumont?

Slick ~ I don't know what I'm doing! Each day is a battle and guessing game at this point! I am going to catch up on your blog and read about your race report! I have a feeling this is your year!

Paul ~ Jimmer! Jimmer! Jimmer!

Kathie ~ RISE and SHOUT!!!! Something to cheer! about, eh?! I am feeling better each day, I think! THANKS! Spring is coming and that is a GOOD thing! I LOVE sunshine and blue sky! :) We need a Chump run soon! :)

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