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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
6.500.000.000.006.50

6.5 recovery in 1:01:40  Lead legs.  Perfect weather.  

Mizuno Nexus2 Miles: 6.50
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From AmberG on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 13:27:23 from 64.255.88.27

I think 'dead legs' was the theme for our run today too! So glad the weather was good for you though! . . . .are you getting enough sleep girl? I just saw your 4 hr sleep nights, , , ah, I would be so tired! I don't know how you do it!

From Kathie on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 13:38:26 from 63.248.105.188

So how far are you going tomorrow? I hate it when you start you long run and your legs are already dead...do some yoga tonight you will feel better.

From RAD on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 14:31:48 from 67.172.229.125

Glad you got a nice recovery in! You'll need it for the weekend. So, my question is - will you be staying up until 12:01 Monday Morning to get your first bite of chocolate down? :) I think I would!

From Toby on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 15:32:34 from 216.194.124.36

Nice recovery Smooth!

From auntieem on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 15:58:03 from 67.182.146.94

Well, no wonder your legs are done; you have been a mileage machine lately! Enjoy the rest of your "down" day.

From Rhett on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 17:05:43 from 74.32.219.217

Lead legs today means springy legs tomorrow!!!!

From Scott Wesemann on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 17:28:41 from 66.239.250.209

Glad you got to get out and enjoy that nice weather today. It does look perfect out there.

From JulieC on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 17:40:23 from 207.224.200.130

I think I will go out for another 1/2 mile to try to see if I can catch you just for one day!! : D. NOT.

From Smooth on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 18:28:22 from 174.23.239.148

Amber ~ When I get up every morning, I feel like I just got run over by a freight train...so tired and sore. I am going to catch up with sleep. My hubby has meetings every night and then he works on letters of recommendations and such 'till close to midnight and up at 5:30am. He doesn't require much sleep. I do better if I get 8 hrs a night. THANKS for your caring concern.

Kathie ~ I am planning on 22, longest so far. Do you want to join me? I'm going to start at the Jordan River Parkway in West Jordan on 7000 south at 10am and Teena will join me sometime around 11am. I will have my cell phone.

No yoga tonight. Hubby and I are hosting a dinner and concert at Kingsbury Hall. Will be another late night for me.

Rachel ~ That's a wicked good idea. I'll do that!

Toby ~ Thanks!

auntieem ~ Thanks! I had a WONDERFUL lunch with Teena and Kelli celebrating Kelli's birthday which is tomorrow. I'm rejuvenated already!

Rhett ~ Hope so! I need springy legs to keep up with Teena's spring-chicken legs. :)

Scott ~ It was nice! Me think Spring is coming! :)

Julie ~ What's up with your shoes. I'm going over to check on your blog!

From Teena Marie on Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 19:25:40 from 174.52.45.85

Nice job on the recovery miles.

Love you!!! See you tomorrow!!!

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