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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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Family visiting = lots of family fun = terrible schedule = naughty eating & little sleep = messed up training!

I really wanted to run up Suncrest this morning trying to take advantage of the unusual cool temp.  But once again the plan was foiled by staying up late and not getting up early enough.  

By the time I got up, only had 90 min for a run since I have a meeting to go to.  Wendy and Carolyn rang my doorbell just as I was getting ready to head out for a MLR.  Wasn't planning to run with them but friends are more important.  So ran 3 w/Wendy...so fun listening to her recap of the Yosemite hike with her hubby.  Ran 5 with Carolyn...may have convinced her to do the RHPC this Sat.  After dropping her off I turned around to run the hills.  If I had more time or carry fluids I would have run the intended 13.  But by mile 8 I was parched and spent...had not had breakfast or drank anything...so headed home for a total 10 in 1:36:12.  AP: 9:36.  Legs were clunky. 

Debating whether to run DNews Marathon. 

 

Inspire 5 (2) Miles: 10.00
Night Sleep Time: 5.00Nap Time: 0.00Total Sleep Time: 5.00Weight: 0.00
Comments
From RAD on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 15:17:52 from 67.172.229.125

Nice work keeping up training while the family is here and life is crazy! That alone is difficult. You are so wonderful to run with friends and bag your plans - I guess that is why we all love you so much!!

I say bag the full and just do the 10K :)

From Teena Marie on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 16:34:15 from 174.52.45.85

Just a quick, LOVE YOU AND THINK YOU ARE AWESOME!

Nice run, SSF!!!

From Rhett on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 17:32:50 from 173.84.238.79

Running carb depleted makes you tough. Just don't do it too often.

From Bec on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 17:53:24 from 76.23.55.210

Summer has been fantastic Smooth! I loved spending time with Jeff and Jennifer at the Grand Canyon! Fun, fun times!

From Mike Warren on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 21:53:00 from 74.211.5.221

Smooth, the way you show up and just cruise through marathons, Des News why not. Have you ran it before?

From Toby on Tue, Jul 06, 2010 at 22:02:48 from 216.194.124.37

What fun friends to show up at your door! Way to stay consistent!

From vinh on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 08:39:41 from 75.77.22.187

Hi Smooth! Hope you are doing well. Nice run!

From Kelli on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 09:27:13 from 71.219.99.30

What hare clunky legs????

You are so BUSY,yet you find the time to run a "quick" 10 miles!

From leslie peterson on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 12:02:26 from 174.52.158.81

Hi little runner girl! Kelli and I just signed up for GV, are you? Pretty please???

From Kathie on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 13:06:30 from 63.248.105.188

Nice run busy lady...you have your priorities right, friend first and then running!

From Smooth on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 at 15:35:42 from 174.23.191.197

THANKS everyone! You are what motivates me to keep running!

Rhett ~ It was poor planning or lack thereof that I didn't eat or drink. Won't make that mistake again.

Bec ~ Jeff forgot his camera; so I didn't get to "see" all the fun you guys had down at Havasupail. I'm glad you all had a great time. Sure miss you! But it was so cool to see you sped by on your bike this morning.

Hi Mike ~ How are you? Yes, I have run DNews, in 2007 and 2008. Last year I ran the 10K instead b/c of a nagging ITB. DNews really trashes your legs so I dunno if I should do it since I want to get a course PR at Park City which is 4 weeks after DNews.

Kelly ~ I borrowed that word from AndyB. My definition of *clunky* is heavy legs, opposition of smooth running.

Leslie ~ I haven't signed up yet. I will now that you girls did. Hope they're not full.

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