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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
2.002.250.000.004.25

AM:  Quick run to loosen things up.  SO many aches and pains!  eeeek!!!

Mid-morning:  Going to packet pickup, luncheon with fellow FRBs!!!  SO EXICTED!!! :) :) :) :) :)

PM & Evening:  Stake Youth Conference, doing the Amazing Race, dinner and fireside!!! Fun! :) :) :)

Night:  Try to get some shut-eyes before heading to Cougar Town for the early bus ride up to Wahlsburg, the start of UVM!  EEEK!!!  WaHOOO!!! :)

Inspire 6 (green) Miles: 4.25
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Markir on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 12:20:36 from 98.202.116.134

So, it's official. We're not running. We may do the 5K if they will let us, but even that distance is trying right now. Hopefully we'll see you at the finish line. Good Luck and have fun!!

From crockett on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 17:56:10 from 216.49.181.254

I'll be running the Half Marathon again this year. Pretty funny, turn to page 30 the marathon magazine you will get at you will see my name as a record holder. After I finish, I'll probably run backwards on the course to get in some more miles and may see you. Have a great race.

From Kelli on Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 18:53:44 from 71.219.92.225

Good luck tomorrow!!!!

From Leandra on Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 00:24:06 from 97.117.102.220

Cute baby in your picture! Can't wait to read your race report! I ran the half, wish I could have stuck around to see some of you FRB'ers finish the Full.

From RAD on Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 01:36:28 from 98.202.17.113

How are you doing Smooth? I hope you are recovering well.

From Kathie on Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:36:33 from 97.117.84.18

Race Report?

Love you and miss you!

From Jeff L on Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 22:31:29 from 74.81.227.108

Great job on the marathon, Smooth.

From Smooth on Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 16:05:10 from 67.2.124.123

Kirsten ~ So sorry to hear that you're pulling out of UVM. But best to be smart and live to run another day! Sure missed you guys! Have a fun summer with the kiddos!!! :)

Davy ~ I was looking for you the last 5 miles on University! So bummed I didn't see you...took me too long, huh! That is SO AWESOME that you were listed in the magazine with the Master RECORD! You ran a fast half this year as well. GOOD LUCK on your 100 this Sat.

Kelli ~ Missed you this year running me in; but so GOOD to see you at lunch! :)

Leadra ~ Thanks! How are you and your baby doing! I'm going over to check on your blog now! :)

RAD ~ I am recovering the best way an old lady possibly can. How's your recovery coming? You seriously ran so well and I have on doubt your recovery is much much faster than after Ogden! :)

Kathie ~ I finally posted my report. I really need to write shorter report. Been spending lots of time with friends and neighbors and just blog here and there! :)

Jeff ~ THANKS! You ran an awesome race! Going over to check on your report now.

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