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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
Altra Torin (sz 7) Lifetime Miles: 44.49
Saucony Guide 10 (2020) Lifetime Miles: 60.91
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
3.003.500.003.009.50

 HELLO MARCH!!!!

A beautiful sunny day, perfect running weather!  Karen texted me before heading out the door.  My schedule calls for VO2 max of 5X1000m @5K race pace today.  Not feeling particularly speedy today (actually haven't felt speedy for the whole winter) I opted for a few 800s (1/2 mile) repeats and invited Karen to join in the *fun*!

We did 2.5 miles of warm up then started our 1st repeat just after crossing 1200 E.  Felt good to run at a faster (for me) pace @ 7:30ish.  Karen asked how many we're doing.  I thought *6* is a good number.   The first recovery took 0.5 mile as we were discussing where to run and the 5K race pace.  The second repeat was up on Bull River.  Took .25 mile recovery this time and thereafter.  Finished 3rd repeat right at the end of Bull River dead-end then turned around for the 4th and 5th.  Karen wanted to run only 7 miles so she stopped after the 5th repeats and jog the 0.25 mile home while I continued east with my 6th interval which came in at 3:55.  Recovered for 0.25 then ran the remainder 2.25 miles home at marathon pace.  

9.5 mi in 1:28:06.  AP: 9:16.  Splits: 10:25, 10:20, 8:44, 8:45, 9:03, 8:43, 9:08, 9:30, 9:00, 8:38. 

When I got in the house, Emi was ready to go outside and play.  Spent an hour playing with her on the playground and trampoline.  She is so fun...she won't let me rest though. :)  

Knee felt fine during the run.  The pubic symphysis was tight.  Now after sitting for awhile, both are sore.  Will do some stretching and yoga today! 

Inspire 5 (5) Miles: 9.50
Night Sleep Time: 0.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 0.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Teena Marie on Tue, Mar 01, 2011 at 17:01:58 from 67.2.68.7

See ... your fitness is just fine!!! Just be smart. :)

I love you.

Very nice run. :) :) :)

**Glad the sun came out for you today!

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 01, 2011 at 17:09:32 from 67.2.86.179

SSF ~ I don't know! Those pace felt really hard! I am not where I should be. My knee and pelvis are really bugging right now! I am alternating ice and heat at the moment!

The sun was nice! Emotionally I felt so much better this morning! I miss you so much!

Hope you're having a great day! I LOVE YOU! :)

From RivertonPaul on Tue, Mar 01, 2011 at 17:33:00 from 67.42.27.114

Stay healthy. You have such a fitness base that will do fine at Boston by getting to the start healthy and not injured.

From Rhett on Tue, Mar 01, 2011 at 19:10:31 from 184.10.153.22

Sounds like a beautiful day for a great run.

From Toby on Tue, Mar 01, 2011 at 21:45:37 from 216.194.124.36

You are one speedy lady Smooth!

From Nancy on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 at 08:09:46 from 76.27.19.206

It looks like you are on track for a very fast Boston Marathon.

From Kathie on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 at 14:31:29 from 174.23.137.227

Happy March to you! Nice repeats!

From RAD on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 at 15:29:41 from 67.172.229.125

Yoga out that soreness! Nice job on those 800's!!

Sweet Emi sounds so fun :)

From Smooth on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 at 18:13:31 from 67.2.86.179

Paul ~ You speak words of wisdom & experience! I am taking each day as it comes and hoping to get to Boston semi-healthy and finish w/o major damage. How shall I do it?!!!

Toby & Nancy ~ Thanks for your confidence, I appreciate that! Honestly though I have no speed...just plugging along.

RAD ~ I didn't do any yoga. Was too busy last night! Stink!

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