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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
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Suncrest is calling my name; but the legs were too tired...so made it a recovery day instead.  7 in 1:07:05.  AP: 9:35.  Temp was actually very pleasant.  

Went to the temple and nice lunch with some longtime friends.  So sad to hear of all their ailments. 

Saw cute Bec as she was coming.  Saw her riding stealthily yesterday on my run.  What a bonus to see her two days in a row! 

Inspire 5 Purple (3) Miles: 7.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kathie on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:41:34 from 63.248.105.188

Did you see my mom at the temple? She worked there today.

I am glad you had such a great run, I am sure your running prevents you from having ailments!

From Smooth on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:49:27 from 174.23.191.197

Kathie ~ Yes, I forgot to mention I saw your sweet mom. We hugged and she said we need to plan another trip. It was very busy at the temple today...so I didn't get to visit with her. I just love your mom!

From Bec on Thu, Jul 08, 2010 at 23:18:22 from 76.23.55.210

Look at all of those great miles for the week! I was planning to do Des News so please rock it for the both of us!

From RivertonPaul on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 12:43:13 from 67.42.27.114

Amazing how inter-connected people are, like you knowing Kathie's mom.

From flatlander on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 12:47:18 from 198.207.244.102

Pretty darn good pace for a recovery run. Good miles this week.

From RAD on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 19:06:59 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work as always Smooth! Beautiful balance between body, mind and spirit!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 21:59:01 from 174.52.45.85

Have fun tomorrow. I will miss you!!!

Love you!!!

(*Btw, we did Ry's grandpa's temple work last night. It was amazing.)

From Smooth on Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 23:01:11 from 174.23.191.197

Bec ~ So sorry you're hurt. I'm not sure if I will run DNews. IF I do, it will be a training run,,,so NO rocking!

Paul ~ Kathie's mom is the greatest!

Flat ~ I think I should have run it slower; but I got inpatient at the end.

Rachel ~ THANKS!

SSF ~ That is WONDERFUL! I'm sure it was extra special! :)

I will miss you terribly tomorrow. Please know that I will be thinking of you and hope you have a great run with ZERO pain! LOVE YOU!

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