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Antelope Island Buffalo Run 25K

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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
Race: Antelope Island Buffalo Run 25K (16.51 Miles) 03:24:05
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
16.510.000.000.0016.51

I signed up for this race back in Dec. thinking it'd be a great training run and talked Karen into signing up as well.  Have never run this course before and was very concerned about the technical/difficulty of this.  Kelli gave me very good tips and answered lots of my questions which helped tremendously. 

Well, things have changed the last couple months.  Since my stress fracture 6 weeks ago at the Huntsville (Orphan Hope) Trail Marathon, the longest distance I've done was 12 miles.  I debated whether I should run it...but with 3 weeks to go before Boston, I feel that I need to get a 16 miler in if I were to finish Boston at all.  Every single run in the last 3 weeks have been tough...although there is no pain at the sf site...I was running very slow and out of breath.

Kelli texted me last night and helped me so much to decide on what shoes (my old old Inspire) to wear and what to carry (handheld bottle and Gu).  I also carried bandaid and inhaler. 

Picked up Karen at 6 and RAD at 6:15.  So glad hubby was driving cause I was so tired...should not have taken the inhaler at bedtime!  Got to packet pick up just before the line got super long.  After using the pop at the start, the 50K runners started their race, we went inside the tent to stay warm.  The winner of the 100 miler, Carl M (I think) just finished!  WOW!!!!  It was so fun to talk to him!  There is such a laidback easy going and happy atmosphere at trail races that you don't see in road races.  I LOVE IT!!!

With 5 min before start we went back to the pop lines where the RD gave us briefing...made one more trip to the pop (the tummy issue persisted from yesterday to this morning, nice!)...then went to line up at the start.  The temp was perfect in the low 50s, partly cloudy and just a light breeze...perfect running condition.

The first 3 miles is a steady climb.  I walked A LOT.  It was fun cheering the 100 milers and a few 50Kers coming the opposite direction.  Fritz was the first 50K runner.  He was running so strong and fast!  WOW!!!  Very exciting!  :)  Mile 4 level out and some downhill with good footing so I ran a little but had to walk when I could not get enough air.  I took 3 puffs (the 1st puff could not hold it in, have got to learn how to inhale that darn thing).  Karen got quite a bit ahead.  Mile 5 was another climb before reaching our first aid station where I took a GU.  Maurine working feverishly at the aid station, called out my name! :) It was SO GREAT to see her!  She had run the 50K the night before and without sleeping a wink now working at the aid station.  What an AWESOME girl!  Karen waited for me.  I ate one GU, Karen filled her water bottle, then we left the aid station. 

The next mile plus are switch backs where we walked a lot and I visited with couple of ladies in my AG.  One of them, Clea, seems to know everybody as she cheered on the ladies down below us.  It was great fun, beautiful scenery.  Every time I tried to run, my breathing would get labored.  I must've blown at least a cup of snot.  My ears were so plucked up from the congestion that it was messing with my equilibrium.   Took 2 puffs of albuterol after 2+ hours into the running (err walking)!

I must've swallowed a lot of air as my guts were getting distended and a side ache up and down my left ribs.  Karen's talking to me helped distract the discomfort.  My feet were getting achy but NOT the same pain I felt at the forest trail marathon 6 week ago, HOORAY!!!

We passed by a few mountain bikers and group of equestrian riders.  We stopped to read a sign explaining the raising of wild horses on the island back in the days of the pioneer settlers, very interesting.  I ran and passed a few runners on the downhill stretch with good footings for a little before the breathing or lack thereof forced me to walk again.  Very discouraging...Karen even walked back to get me...she is such a great friend! :)  We ran passed a group of scouts who stood by to let us pass...such courteous boys and leaders! :)

Somewhere with about a mile to go (I lost track of mileage or time as I didn't dare see how slow I was going), Fritz came whizzing by on my left to his winning finish of the 50K!!! WOW!!!! :) :) :)  SO AWESOME!!!! :)  That motivated me to keep running passing a few runners.  Karen was a good 2 min ahead. 

I was hoping to run all the way to the finish when I saw a tent where a group of people were cheering, among them my hubby and RAD.  To my disappointment, we had to turn right and run on an incline into a headwind...I don't know how far...but I was SO SO SO SO GRATEFUL RAD was there running alongside me.  I started to have an asthmatic attack,  I could not get any air in or out!  It was as if I was drowning...very frightening!  RAD's presence gave me comfort, I walked a bit and regained enough strength to run with the help and guide of RAD to the finish.  Upon crossing the finish, I took 2 puffs of the albuterol and got inside the big tent.  A very kind lady named Brooke who I found out later was a doctor told me to take another puff of the albuterol.  I was feeling dizzy, shaky, tingly fingers and toes but did not dare to sit down for fear of cramping up.  Finally got my breathing under control and went to get something to eat.  The buffalo stew was YUMMY!!!!  It was GREAT to see ScottW and jun whose mother was running the 25K.  Got to congratulate Fritz!  I think it was Jim Kern who handed me my finisher mug (with a carton of chocolate milk in it).  I had hoped to see Huans32 or Maynard...but no such luck! :(

It was a hard but great workout!  I had fun.  The scenery is SPECTACULAR!!!  I couldn't have done it without Karen and Rachel.  I would run this again hopefully on a day with no asthma/breathing issue. 

Now 4 hrs after the race, I am feeling spent, my ribs hurt from the labored breathing and coughing.  I cannot sleep as my heart rate is still up.  Feeling some dizziness...not sure what it is from.  My left ITB is bugging...need to stretch.  My feet are just a little sore.  So glad tomorrow is Sabbath and I can REST!  :) 

THANKS again Rachel and Karen and Kelli!


Inspire 6 (green) Miles: 16.51
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 18:03:41 from 98.202.23.178

Smooth, you are simply amazing! Running this race with being sick, only 6 weeks out from a SF and then all the asthma issues on top of it. I am just in awe!! I was afraid I was hurting and not helping that last bit, since you kept trying to talk to me. I am seriously in AWE at what you can do. You ran a great race and you MORE than deserve a rest day!! Rest and eat well :)

From Tom Slick on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 18:22:02 from 69.171.160.84

Ms. Smooth, you are one crazy runner woman! Congrats on snatching another victory from the jaws of defeat!!!!! I must be a whimp, I think I would have stayed home and saved the equipment for a better day at Boston. Oh By the Way, you've got 22 days till show time in Boston........tyi

From Toby on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 19:00:34 from 206.214.15.58

YOU can do hard things Smooth! I'm so proud of you for finishing despite all the issues! Hooray for good friends helping you through! Good things are coming...good things are coming!

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 19:15:05 from 76.27.122.13

Pretty cool!

Enjoy your day off and the achievement.

From Maynard on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 20:11:58 from 71.213.9.231

Way to go Smooth! Well done!

From Fritz on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 21:16:50 from 67.182.226.25

Great job Smooth! I am not so sure I was at a "whizzing" pace at that point but I appreciate the compliment. :) It was nice to meet you. Take care of that foot.

From Maynard on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 22:25:46 from 71.213.9.231

I so wish I would have sucked it up this morning and ran. The more time that goes by, the more and more I regret my decision to bail this morning.

From Teena Marie on Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 22:46:48 from 174.27.199.63

I love you, SSF!!! As always, you amaze me!!

Please get some rest.

LLL LLL LLL LLL

(I hope you are sound asleep right now.) :)

From DaleG on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 17:02:21 from 71.199.57.238

Way to go Smoothie!!! You did great, considering yo haven't done any major long runs lately and you're still recovering from the stress fracture. I'm sorry, but I completely forgot I was going to come out there and cheer you and Rachel on. By the time I remembered, the race was over.

It sounded like you might have been dehydrated later on with the fast heart rate, dizziness.

From Nancy on Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 17:38:15 from 76.23.21.118

Congratulations!!! You are awesome. Most people wouldn't have even started the race the way you felt let alone finish.

From Huans32 on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 06:25:00 from 199.19.252.39

Awesome job on your race. Sorry I didn't get to see you at it. Got there at like 10am and met up with the guys around 11. I didn't start running the last 11 with Jeff till like 1. Tough hot day. But great at the start.

From Hillbilly Runner on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 06:42:22 from 207.162.186.130

You really are amazing I would have given up but not you! Way to tough it out. I hope you're feeling better today. Now rest up and get healthy!!! See ya in Boston.

From Bec on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 08:20:09 from 68.206.133.141

Despite so many challenges, you stayed so strong. You have faith in yourself to keep going no matter what is going on around you. Way to go!

Your pictures are so cute, thanks for sharing.

From The Quiet Pirate on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 10:43:17 from 152.26.59.252

Smooth- congrats on one amazing run! How great that you had such good company to help through the tough times. Hope your recovery is going great and you're breathing easy ;-)

From Chad on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 12:58:37 from 168.177.153.27

Congratulations! I'm happy for you and can tell you are coming along nicely after your injury. You're amazing.

From Smooth on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 15:44:07 from 174.27.212.157

Thanks everyone for your kind comments!!! You made me feel 100 times better! What'd I do without you! :) :) :)

Seriously, I felt foolish running this trail race!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support and caring! :)

From glidergirl on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 15:49:35 from 155.100.9.11

Awesome race Smooth!! And so soon after healing, I am amazed. :) I bet it was beautiful! I'm glad you had some good friends there to help you and the doctor lady to help with your breathing. Sorry you had an attack, that is scary!!

From timp on Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 19:13:08 from 144.189.100.25

Sorry you are having all the breathing problems, Smooth. I'm SO glad that your foot is doing well. I hope to get out there and run on that island one day. My sis was out there two years ago and it looks very cool .

From flatlander on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 15:28:37 from 76.31.26.153

Sorry I'm so late posting, great perserverance and courage to do that race under those circumstances. I hope you are feeling much better and will be able to do Boston without difficulty.

From Smooth on Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 15:37:26 from 174.27.212.157

Brooke ~ Thanks! The Island was BEAUTIFUL. I have never been out there and was so pleasantly surprised by its spectacular scenery.

That girl doctor was very concerned and kept following me while I was walking around at the finish and monitoring me. I finally got in enough breath to ask for her name and if she was a nurse. When she said her name was Brooke, I thought of you immediately! :) I was very fortunate to have RAD and Karen there, and hubby too! :)

Tim ~ I am glad my foot is healing so well too! This asthma thing just threw me in a loop. One of the medical volunteer told me the reason he quit running was because of his asthma. He had some scary stories to tell. I hope I don't ever get that bad.

You need to come to Utah and run this Buffalo Run. You will love it! You know you and your family can stay at my home if you ever come out to Utah! :)

Mark ~ Hi there! I haven't checked on your blog lately. Are you ready for Boston. Going over to your blog now! :)

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