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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
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
4.503.000.004.5012.00

Andy said VO2 max workout shouldn't scare me, "when it starts to get uncomfortable, it's time for rest".  He also says running fast feels good.  I tried to remember that during today's workout.

3 miles warm up:  9:46, 9:12, 9:00

6 x 1200m @ 5K race pace w/ 400m RI.  5:36 (2:28), 5:38 (2:29), 5:39 (2:31), 5:40 (2:31), 5:32 (2:25), 5:28 (2:31)

3 miles warm down: 8:41, 8:18, 8:38

I seriously don't know how to run intervals.  I always go out too fast on the first set; then worry about not being able to finish the workout; and then die on the last set gasping for air and seeing stars******!!!  Why do people like to torture themselves like that???  Cool down @ mp felt really good though! :)

Wave Rider 7 Miles: 12.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From calliej on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 17:51:30 from 97.126.142.5

That is one good run! Your miles were fast! Way to go!

From jun on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 17:59:46 from 66.239.250.209

Those are speedy intervals. Great workout today. Also some big miles too.

From Andy on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 18:58:36 from 198.60.114.178

What do you mean you do not know how to run intervals? You ran them perfectly. The first 4 were very consistent and I'm guessing you felt good so ran the last 2 faster. Great workout today.

From Mack on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 18:59:26 from 71.111.182.118

Nice job Smooth!

From RAD on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 19:56:21 from 67.172.229.125

Nice speedy intervals, even seeing stars! Great miles, can't wait to see Boston!

From Kathie on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 20:42:25 from 63.248.105.188

Hey if Andy says that you did them right you must have. Did you do this workout on the track?

From LuzyLew on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 21:50:56 from 69.169.167.157

Running fast feels good? VO2 not scary? That is proof some people are just made differently. WAy to push throgh a tough work out (all 12 miles!!). Wow.

From Smooth on Tue, Mar 09, 2010 at 22:28:03 from 174.23.198.220

Callie and jun ~ THANKS! I tried to beat the storm. :)

Rachel ~ Can't wait 'till taper!

Andy ~ I kept thinking about what would Andy do...his splits would be exactly the same! The last two almost killed me.

Mack ~ THANKS!

Kathie ~ I like the track. It's springy and the distance is precise. I had to run clockwise during the warm up and cool down though to save my left ITB from the turns.

Luzy ~ I told myself to just get it over with then I can run slow and easy the rest of the week! :)

From vinh on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 07:21:03 from 75.77.22.187

Awesome workout Smooth! Nice 1200's. I can't wait to hear how well you do in Boston. You are killing it on mileage.

From Nancy on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 07:51:33 from 76.27.19.206

Great job with such a hard workout. For some reason I can't run fast anymore. I would have died on the first interval.

From Bonnie on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 20:30:16 from 128.196.228.134

Great workout Smooth!! You did an awesome job! Sorry you are missing yoru friends (and son) -- but I am sure they are all with you in spirit.

From Toby on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 22:05:11 from 216.194.124.36

You're funny Smooth! You were seeing stars because you were smokin'! Nicely done!

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