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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
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Sacony Guide ISO (2) Lifetime Miles: 225.26
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A wonderful wonderful beautiful run on the JRP with Karen, Toby and Collette.  I just love running with them, awesome friends, great chats, gorgeous weather.  Saw migrating ducks, Canadian geese, baby calves with their mother-cows and lots of runners, cyclists, fishermen and hunters!  :) :) :) 

After Toby and Collete left, Karen and I ran 2 more miles up north.  I had forgotten how hilly the north portion was plus a strong head wind; but it was nice when we turned around back to the car.  I had not worn my Garmin since PHX marathon two weeks ago.  I wore it today just for mileage reference.  I did not look at it once wearing it under my jacket's sleeves.  I finally looked at it at the end of the run.  It showed I've run 1.25 feet in 29:19.  How could that be?  What a silly watch!  :)  Thank goodness Karen kept track with hers. I've decided that I don't need to run with Garmin or watch any more as long as I have a warm body friend to run with!  :)

Our mission photo and bio is published in today's Church News!  I think I did a pretty good job taking the photo with my own camera's self-timer device in the privacy of our home and only on 4th take!  :)

http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/63324/New-mission-presidents.html

Elixir 6 (bubble Gum) Sz6.5 Miles: 14.00
Night Sleep Time: 6.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 6.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Nancy on Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 07:54:21 from 76.23.21.118

Nice run. I'm excited to see your photo and read about you in the church news.

From Nancy on Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 07:57:40 from 76.23.21.118

I just saw the picture and read the article. You are great with the camera. That is a very nice picture. I'm excited for you and the great experiences you will have in Australia.

From Teena Marie on Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 10:03:10 from 24.234.186.162

AWESOME on all accounts!!!! :)

Sounds like a wonderful run on the JRP and you did a fantastic job with your camera!! :) :) :)

I saw the picture one time via the link on your post and another time via text message from Darin (he took a picture of the announcement on his phone and sent it to me). :) :) :)

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. :)

From Bec on Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 13:37:33 from 72.191.19.182

Ok lady!!! First off, you are amazing! Second, my mom told me your cool news a few weeks ago. I am sorry I haven't commented on your great news sooner. You look beautiful in your photo for the Church News. I am just so excited for you two. :) So may more people for you to meet and share your big heart with.

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 18:41:03 from 71.35.240.19

Thanks Nancy, Teena and Bec! I cannot believe how fast this month has gone by since we've received our call. It has been a wonderful month. I am loving our preparation/study/practice although I feel so very unprepared. I am very excited for this opportunity that Larry and I will have to get to know the missionaries, to love them and to serve with them. We realize we are merely instruments in God's hands to do His work with an eye single to His glory with all our hearts, might, mind and strength! :)

From Rob on Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 18:42:22 from 166.137.156.168

Ryan and I would have said Hi but you were hiding behind everyone else so I didn't recognize you until we were gone. So I'll say Hi now.

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 18:46:57 from 71.35.240.19

Hey Rob! HI!!! For a split second there on the trail, I thought I recognized you and Ryan but you were too speedy for me to utter anything! :)

From Toby on Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 19:31:10 from 199.101.229.6

I am SO very glad you convinced me to run with you ladies! It totally recharged my running battery and it was so much fun! I love your bio in the church news. Very seldom do I see you in street/church clothes.....you looked beautiful!

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